Consumer confidence highest in nearly 18 yearsBuilding on modest increases in July, consumer confidence skyrocketed in August to hit its highest level in years. Fireworks at Barnes & Noble as bookseller fires back at suit filed by ex-CEOThe recently-fired chief executive of Barnes & Noble is not going “gently into that good night.” And neither is the bookseller. Brand management firm makes the first bid for Brookstone The parent company of Nine West and Bandolino has its eye on Brookstone. Best Buy tops Street but Q3 forecast disappoints Despite beating second quarter profit and revenue expectations, Best Buy anticipates slower growth going forward. The most talked-about brands—by Gen Z Traditional youth brands are no longer finding a seat at the “cool table.” Starbucks completes $7.15 billion licensing deal Starbucks Corp. has finalized its licensing agreement with the world’s largest packaged food company. BJ’s Q2 tops estimates as it returns to public arena BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings beat Street estimates for its second quarter — its first reporting period since it returned to the public market in July. DSW soars in Q2; to shutter Town Shoes DSW Inc. on Tuesday reported earnings and revenue for its second quarter that crushed analysts’ estimates and raised its full-year guidance. Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly review of retail-related judicial, legislative developments - Aug. 27 With California focused on wage theft violations, companies should consider auditing all their wage and hour practices in the state, advised weekly recap. Foot Locker in comeback Foot Locker is back on track after a lackluster 2017, beating second quarter Street forecasts amid improved inventory management. Design firm vet stepping down Bergmeyer is losing one of its longtime associates, who also happens to be one of the retail industry’s biggest cheerleaders. Marvin Ellison's new playbook for Lowe's Marvin Ellison has wasted no time in shaking things up at Lowe's. First Previous 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 Next Last
