Target’s sales shine in Q4; wage hikes take toll on profitWage increases took a bite out of Target’s profit in the fourth quarter even as its sales surpassed Street expectations and its digital channel continued to make impressive gains. Retail and GDPR: Get ready, and get aheadFrom May, every organization that operates in the EU or holds data on EU citizens will have to comply with strict new rules that govern how they use personal data. Retailers push to end special tax treatment for online brands Conventional retailers are working with industry groups to overturn a tax break that benefits e-commerce brands. Nordstrom board rejects takeover offer from founding family The effort by the Nordstrom family to take the department store retailer private has hit another roadblock. Nordstrom going big in home goods with Anthropologie GameStop’s former CEO loses battle with cancer J. Paul Raines, the former CEO of Game Stop, has died at the age of 53. Vitamin Shoppe begins hunt for new CEO The Vitamin Shoppe’s CEO is stepping down by “mutual agreement.” Regulatory Wrap-Up: Insider’s weekly guide to retail-related state of legislative developments Trade issues heat up as President Trump announces broad tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, according to weekly recap. Grocery giant names retail vet as COO Albertsons Companies has tapped an experienced retail operator — and a former associate — to head up operations. Report: Foot Locker to close more than 100 stores An athletic retailer is planning more store closures. Report: Retail defaults could surpass those in 2017 Three months into 2018, there are already three defaults in the retail sector in the United States — and more are expected. Retail groups oppose steel and aluminum tariffs; ‘tax on American families’ Two of the nation’s largest retail associations have come out against President Trump’s plans to order new tariffs on steel and aluminum. First Previous 2126 2127 2128 2129 2130 Next Last
