Payless files for bankruptcy, to close all 2,500 stores across North AmericaA longtime mall mainstay will soon disappear Payless ShoeSource begins to shut down its entire North American operation. Walmart crushes estimates with blowout holiday quarterWalmart blew past expectations for its fourth quarter amid strong U.S. same-store sales growth and surging online sales, posting its best holiday quarter in years. Payless ShoeSource reportedly set to close all its U.S. stores Another retailer may soon disappear from the U.S. retail landscape. Holiday sales a big disappointment; fall short of NRF forecast Consumers did not turn out in force in December — online or off — and overall holiday sales did not meet industry forecasts. REI chief executive resigns over undisclosed ‘personal relationship’ The leader of one of the most ethical companies in retail has stepped down over a perceived conflict of interest. Denim giant looks to go public—again Levi Strauss & Co. has filed the required paperwork for an initial public offering after spending more than three decades as a private company. Study: Aldi, Lidl making slow but steady gains Traditional grocers take heed: Now is not the time to remain complacent. Lampert to shrink size of Sears stores The future of Sears is smaller. Under Armour Q4 tops Street, but growth in North America still lags Under Armour reported better-than-expected fourth quarter earnings amid strong international growth and apparel sales. Lampert completes acquisition of Sears; chain to conduct CEO search It’s official: ESL Investments, the hedge fund run by Sears Holdings Corp. chairman Eddie Lampert, has completed its acquisition of the bankrupt company for approximately $5.2 billion. Survey: Online CPG sales track consumer financial health Consumers’ online CPG purchase habits mirrored the general state of their households during 2018. Changing of the guard at footwear retailer Johnson & Murphy is getting a new chief executive. First Previous 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Next Last
