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Analysis: Urban Outfitters needs to fire on all cylinders—not just Free People
New this year—visits with Macy's Santa by appointment only
Santa is coming to town, but you will need to make a reservation to see him at Macy's flagship in Manhattan's Herald Square.

Report: Department stores need a great Black Friday

While retailers across the board are looking forward to a successful Black Friday, one group stands out.
eMarketer: E-commerce to account for 9% of all retail sales in 2017, led by a surging Amazon

When it comes to online market share, Amazon is in a class by itself. But Walmart is coming on strong.
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.
Deloitte: Stores to win out over online on Black Friday

There is increased momentum for in-store shopping heading into the upcoming holiday weekend.
Loyalty Beyond the Holidays: Brand purpose crucial to long-term customer loyalty

The holiday season is no longer the shopping calendar’s defining moment.
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.
Analysis: Abercrombie still in transition, but starting to show signs of life
Hollister powers Abercrombie to better-than-expected Q3

Abercrombie & Fitch reported Q3 sales and earnings that beat Wall Street estimates amid signs that its turnaround is gaining traction.
Foot Locker makes strides as Q3 tops estimates

Foot Locker's quest to regain momentum got a boost in the third quarter as the chain reported better than expected revenue and earnings.
Gap posts fourth straight quarter of comp-sales growth

Gap Inc. topped analysts’ estimates in the third quarter as its turnaround efforts appear to be paying off.