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Bankrupt vitamin and supplements retailer begins store closings
Vitamin World is trimming its store portfolio.
Analysis: Dollar Tree's convenience play critical to its success
Building on the progress made in the first half, Dollar Tree has posted a robust set of third-quarter numbers -- although the uplifts come off the back of a modest performance during the prior year.

7-Eleven makes an unusual move with new beauty line

7-Eleven is looking to grab market share in a lucrative category that most convenience stores largely ignore.
Lowe's taps insider as new COO

Lowe's Companies has appointed Richard D. Maltsbarger, Lowe's chief development officer and president, international, as COO, effective Feb. 3, 2018.
Some good news for Neiman Marcus as sales slump ends

Neiman Marcus Group on Tuesday posted its first sales increase in two years.
Lowe's outpaces estimates as hurricane repairs drive sales

Lowe's Companies got a boost from hurricane-related spending as the retailer topped Street estimates and delivered a strong performance in its third quarter.
Rough quarter for Chico's

Women's specialty apparel retailer Chico's FAS reported declines in sales and profit for its third quarter as hurricanes took a toll on earnings.
Off-pricer Q3 profit tops Street

Burlington Stores reported profit in its third quarter that topped analysts’ expectations, but the impact of hurricanes bite into its sales.
Korn Ferry survey: Retail CEOs worried about upcoming pay disclosure ruling

The upcoming implementation of a new ruling by the Securities and Exchange Commission is causing concern among retail chief executives.
Regulatory Wrap-Up: Paid leave tax credit added to the U.S. Senate tax reform proposal

Labor Department conducting a review of new overtime regulation following a court decision halting the Obama-era rule, according to weekly recap of retail-related legislative developments.