Walmart to raise starting wage; expand benefitsWalmart is raising its starting wage for all hourly associates in the United States, handing out bonuses and expanding maternity and parental leave benefits — including providing financial assistance for adoption. First Data: Electronics/appliances among holiday standoutsNearly all retail categories enjoyed solid growth this past holiday season, but some were particularly robust. Sears’ holiday sales plunge; lines up new financing, cost-cutting measures Sears Holdings had a miserable holiday season. UNC Study: Lidl’s impact on grocery prices ‘unprecedented’ The arrival of German discount grocer into the United States is prompting rivals in its operating markets to lower their prices. Study: Shopping is ‘habit-forming’ for Prime members Amazon’s Prime members are the site’s “super users.” IHL: Retailers expect strong sales growth in 2018; new stores, remodels up The nation’s retailers are bullish on the new year. 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. 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. First Previous 519 520 521 522 523 Next Last
