NRF: Strongest holiday since end of Great RecessionLow unemployment and confident consumers helped fuel one of the most robust holiday shopping seasons retailers have seen in years. Sears’ holiday sales plunge; lines up new financing, cost-cutting measuresSears Holdings had a miserable holiday season. Nordstrom raises outlook on solid holiday The ranks of retailers reporting a good holiday season continues to expand. Kohl’s looks to lease space to traffic-generating merchants Kohl’s Corp. wants to partner with other retailers to lease unused space in its “right-sized” stores. Jewelry giant reports disappointing holiday results The parent company of such chains as Kay Jeweler’s, Jared and Zales Jewelers saw its total holiday sales fall over last year as issues related to outsourcing its credit transactions negatively impacted business. Hudson’s Bay looks to energize Gilt, Off 5th with new leader Hudson’s Bay Co. has broadened the role of one of its key executives. ICSC: Holiday recap The average spend on gifts and other holiday-related items was $841.50 this season, compared to $711 last year. Target joins the party with strong holiday gains; raises full-year forecast Target Corp. has joined the ranks of Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Kohl’s and other retailers in reporting robust holiday sales. Land’s End to unveil new store concept; launch brick-and-mortar expansion Specialty apparel retailer Land’s End is doubling down on physical retail. Analysis: Target needs to make its stores more compelling While Target's holiday growth is respectable and makes it a holiday winner, we believe that performance should and could have been better. First Previous 414 415 416 417 418 Next Last
