NRF: Dads (and retailers) should be smiling this Father’s DayFather’s Day spending is set to reach a new record, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). Analysis: Dollar General gaining ground with wide range of demographicsDollar General has started its fiscal year with a good set of numbers, especially on the top line where sales grew by 8.3% in total and by 3.8% on a comparable basis. Report: These retailers should be extra concerned about tariffs One well-known retailer could reportedly see its operating profit fall 168% due to tariffs on Chinese imports. Bed Bath & Beyond shuffles board, reduces activist investor pressure Bed Bath & Beyond is appeasing activist investors by adding some high-profile independent directors to its board. Report: Facebook wants to bite into bitcoin Facebook is reportedly planning to launch its own cryptocurrency. Advance Auto revs up inventory, promotions for TechNet members Advance Auto Parts is putting the “tech” in its TechNet partnership network. Dick’s Q1 tops Street; raises outlook Dick's Sporting Goods reported first-quarter earnings and sales that topped analysts’ estimates amid rising same-store sales. Analysis: A&F on the right track; Hollister star of the show While some of the topline numbers from Abercrombie & Fitch look soft, we remain generally impressed with the continued positive performance. Abercrombie narrows Q1 loss; closing three more flagships Abercrombie & Fitch Co. narrowed its first-quarter loss amid positive same-store sales at both its namesake and Hollister divisions. Amazon vet to aid Walmart tech transformation Walmart’s new CTO has an impressive resume that includes stints at Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and IBM. Staples lets parents thank a teacher A new online Staples promotion targets grateful parents of school-aged children. Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly recap of retail-related legislative developments-May 27 Far-reaching equal pay measure becomes law in Colorado. First Previous 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 Next Last
