IHL: Retailers expect strong sales growth in 2018; new stores, remodels upThe nation’s retailers are bullish on the new year. First Data: Electronics/appliances among holiday standoutsNearly all retail categories enjoyed solid growth this past holiday season, but some were particularly robust. 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. A new kind of ‘smart’ card is hitting the scene Visa’s newest payment card gives new meaning to the term “smart card.” Off-course golfing center brings its concept to Detroit Topgolf has announced a mission to take its open-to-everybody golf experience worldwide, and its next stop is Detroit. Call for entries: SPECS Tank Chain Store Age’s 2018 SPECS Conference is looking for a few innovative ideas. 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. ICSC: Holiday recap The average spend on gifts and other holiday-related items was $841.50 this season, compared to $711 last year. Warehouse club is stepping up personalization execution A new platform is positioning BJ’s Wholesale Club to better connect with individual shoppers. Beaton named VP Real Estate at Rent-A-Center Ross Beaton has been named VP of Real Estate at Rent-A-Center, a rent-to-own retailer with more than 2,500 locations in North America. First Previous 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 Next Last
