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  • Can Retailers Survive the West Coast Port Mess?

    By Frank Layo, Kurt Salmon

    First the bad news: The chronic congestion tying the West Coast ports in knots is on track to cost U.S. retailers some $7 billion this year, and losses could total nearly $37 billion by the end of 2016.

    And the good news? At the moment, there doesn’t seem to be much to speak of.

  • Urban Outfitters e-commerce fulfillment center moving to Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia - Urban Outfitters Inc. plans to relocate its Trenton, South Carolina e-commerce fulfillment center to Gap, Pennsylvania. Construction of the new one million-sq.-ft. fulfillment center in Gap is on schedule to be complete by July 2015.

  • NRF urges D.C. to act on ports

    As the Pacific Maritime Association prepares to shut down U.S. West Coast ports from Feb. 13-16, the National Retail Federation (NRF) is issuing a public statement asking for direct White House intervention.

  • NRF urges White House action on West Coast ports

    Washington, D.C. – As the Pacific Maritime Association prepares to shut down U.S. West Coast ports from Feb. 13-16, the National Retail Federation (NRF) is issuing a public statement asking for direct White House intervention.

  • Walmart Canada to open 29 supercenters

    Wal-Mart Stores is giving a big boost to its Canadian operations even as Target shuts downs its failed Canadian venture.

  • Relocation, ad expenses clip Cabela’s Q4 income

    Sidney, Neb. - Incremental expenses related to the relocation of a distribution center in Winnipeg, Canada, as well as increased promotional and advertising spending, helped drive down Cabela’s Inc. net income 2% to $78.6 million from $80.1 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.

    Total revenue increased 7% to $1.3 billion, from $1.2 billion. Although increased retail store revenue fueled total revenue growth, same-store sales fell 5.5%.

  • Report: Wal-Mart pilots online grocery service in Phoenix market

    Bentonville, Ark. – Phoenix area consumers have a new option for online grocery shopping, at least for now. According to the Phoenix Business Journal, Wal-Mart is piloting an online grocery service in and around Phoenix.

  • Walmart Canada to open 29 supercenters; expand DC network to support e-commerce growth

    Mississauga, Canada – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is reportedly expanding its Canadian operation, even as chief rival Target is exiting the country after spending $4 billion in an effort to open stores there. According to the Wall Street Journal, Wal-Mart plans to spend $270 million on building 29 new Canadian supercenters and an expanded distribution network to support them.

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