Report: Penney to rely mostly on part-timersJ.C. Penney is doing a staff makeover. Nordstrom misses on earnings, but sales top StreetNordstrom’s efforts to bridge the gap between brick-and-mortar retail and e-commerce contributed to a significant sales milestone for the fiscal year. Retail powerhouse changing its name Liberty Interactive Corp. will soon have a new name, a new trading symbol and a new logo. Study: Voice shopping to hit $40 billion by 2020 Voice-based commerce is shaping up to be the next major disruptive force in retail — and Amazon is poised to grab most of this wallet share. Online marketplace launches ‘Under $10’ section eBay is giving online rival Amazon a run for money when it comes to attracting more budget-conscious shoppers. Office Depot swings to a loss in Q4 Despite posting a loss due to the new tax reform, Office Depot continues its evolution from a traditional office-supplies retailer to a broader business services provider. Report: Walmart’s new ‘machine’ inspects produce for spoilage A discount giant is taking steps to improve the quality of its produce as the merchandise travels across the supply chain. Analysis: Good management team, smart strategic moves bode well for Best Buy A stellar set of sales numbers from Best Buy provides further proof that the American consumer was very active during the final quarter of the year. Best Buy blows past forecasts in Q4 Best Buy reported much better than expected income and sales for its fourth quarter amid strong customer demand and increased product availability. Subscription Box Programs: What retailers can learn Many are testing the power of combining brick-and-mortar, e-commerce, and subscriptions, but few have cracked the nut to date. Kohl’s Q4 profit, sales top Street; to do in-store pilot with Aldi Kohl’s on Thursday reported earnings and sales that beat analysts’ forecasts amid surging sales and inventory controls. Consumers using tax refunds to pay down debt and save Retailers shouldn’t expect much of a big sales bump this year from consumers’ tax refunds. First Previous 922 923 924 925 926 Next Last