NPD Group: General merchandise holiday sales fall flatHoliday sales for key general merchandise categories were disappointing despite a strong last-minute push. Stein Mart bolsters BOPIS experience with virtual agentsA specialty off-price retailer is making its buy online-pickup in-store (BOPIS) service more engaging for its customers. Five Below ramps up store growth in 2020, revises Q4 outlook New store openings will remain a priority for Five Below this year. Cole Haan ‘pops up’ at the ‘Big Show’ An upscale footwear and accessories brand opened a pop-up store in the Big Apple — but in an unlikely place. Fast-growing home decor chain raises earnings, sales outlook At Home expects to end its fiscal year on a high note. J. Jill updates outlook for the better J. Jill is optimistic about how it will end its fiscal year. NRF Big Show: Positive outlook for 2020 The economy is positioned for steady growth this year. Retailers: Hybrid cloud infrastructure is ‘ideal’ scenario Retailers need flexibility in their omnichannel operations — something that is best supported by a hybrid cloud infrastructure. Ikea to open ‘city centre’ concept in London Ikea’s $5.8 billion initiative to open smaller format “city centre” stores to get closer to shoppers in dense urban areas is landing in London. Chico’s exec named Party City’s CFO A party goods retailer is getting a new finance chief. First Previous 2142 2143 2144 2145 2146 Next Last