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Shoe Carnival taps CPG marketing vet for exec position
Shoe Carnival has added a new title to its c-suite.
Industry leader: Tariff impact will hit consumers in six to nine months
A leader of a U.S. retail industry association gave a dire prediction of the long-term impact of the tariffs on Chinese imports.

Analysis: Ross Stores need to move faster, be more creative

After a softer than normal start to the fiscal year, Ross is firmly back on track with a strong set of second-quarter sales numbers.
Ross Stores accelerates store expansion plans

Ross Stores now sees even more potential for expanding its store network.
Old Navy does the heavy lifting for Gap in Q2

Gap Inc. reported second quarter sales and earnings that beat the Street, but its namesake division didn’t benefit from the overall positive retail climate.
Commentary: What’s wrong with the Gap brand?

At headline level, Gap's second-quarter results look strong.
L Brands vet, leader of Pink, to retire

The woman who helped build L Brands’ Victoria’s Secret Pink into a nearly $3 billion brand is stepping down.
Children’s Place turnaround continues with highest comp gain ever

A slimmed down The Children’s Place blew past analysts’ estimates in its second quarter amid increased traffic at its mall stores.
Williams-Sonoma delivers impressive Q2

Williams-Sonoma reported better-than-expected earnings and sales, fueled by strong performances by its West Elm brand, digital channel and growth across all its brands.
Sears announces another round of store closings

Sears Holdings Corp. has lowered the boom — again.
Japanese retail giant invests in fast-growing U.S. online retail start-up

Boxed has gotten a new infusion of cash.
Urban Outfitters rides high in Q2

Urban Outfitters reported second-quarter sales and earnings that topped Wall Street expectations, led by the strong performance of its Free People and namesake banners and fewer markdowns.