Costco Q4 profit surges; reports flaw in financial controlsCostco Wholesale Corp.’s profit rose 13.5% in the fourth quarter, even as its online growth lost some steam. Mattress Firm files for Chapter 11, closing up to 700 storesDeclining sales, over-expansion and competition from online disruptors have finally caught up with Mattress Firm. Online holiday spending to increase by double digits over last year Black Friday and Cyber-week promotions will be paramount in driving this year’s online holiday spending. Another retailer expands to fill Toys “R” Us void Go! Retail Group is hoping to attract more holiday toy shoppers this year. Amazon shifting focus to exclusive brands Amazon is starting to compete with itself in a few categories. Walgreens takes minority stake in online beauty retailer Walgreens Boots Alliance is looking to give its beauty department a high-end, experiential makeover by partnering with an innovative makeup upstart. The easiest way to lose online holiday shoppers is… Out-of-stock merchandise is a sure-fire way to drive customers to competitor websites this holiday season. Interbrand: The most valuable global brand is… Five U.S. companies took the top spots in a ranking of the world’s top 100 brands based on their value. Who has the highest consumer electronics sales? Traditional retailers are grabbing more online dollar share of high-ticket items, especially consumer electronics. Giant Food Stores to launch new store concept Giant Food Stores is going urban — and smaller. First Previous 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 Next Last
