Kohl’s looks to lease space to traffic-generating merchantsKohl’s Corp. wants to partner with other retailers to lease unused space in its “right-sized” stores. Nordstrom raises outlook on solid holidayThe ranks of retailers reporting a good holiday season continues to expand. Local retailers were ‘big business’ for Amazon in 2017 Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) selling on Amazon Marketplace rang up big sales in 2017. First Data: Electronics/appliances among holiday standouts Nearly all retail categories enjoyed solid growth this past holiday season, but some were particularly robust. ICSC: Holiday recap The average spend on gifts and other holiday-related items was $841.50 this season, compared to $711 last year. Circuit City plots retail comeback—online and brick-and-mortar Circuit City has revealed its relaunch plans. 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. Predictions, Observations for 2018 Expect returns from holiday 2017 to be a big challenge. 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. Home furnishings giant to offer its first branded credit card Ikea Group will launch a co-branded rewards credit card, and also a private-label card that will provide financing options for major home projects. First Previous 1232 1233 1234 1235 1236 Next Last
