Retail industry jobs rise in SeptemberJobs in the retail industry are up over last year, yet many retail positions still remain unfilled. Pier I loss widens in Q2A struggling Pier 1 Imports Inc. reported disappointing second quarter results amid a sharp decline in same-store sales. Walgreens takes minority stake in online beauty retailer Walgreens Boots Alliance is looking to give its beauty department a high-end, experiential makeover by partnering with an innovative makeup upstart. Interbrand: The most valuable global brand is… Five U.S. companies took the top spots in a ranking of the world’s top 100 brands based on their value. Gap reaffirms that its stores are ‘open to all’ Gap Inc. has joined a public education campaign that promotes inclusion and diversity. Consumer holiday spending to climb 4.5%; promotions will be key A new holiday forecast offers more good news for retailers. BDO provides retail bankruptcy update More of the retailers that filed for bankruptcy in the first half of 2018 did so seeking a reorganization with store closings than those that did so in 2017. Toys ‘R’ Us comeback in works There may be a second act for Toys “R” Us. NRF: Holiday sales to rise between 4.3% and 4.8% Retailers can expect a healthy rise in holiday sales — just not as big a one as last year. Barnes & Noble in strategic review as it explores sale A struggling Barnes & Noble is evaluating alternatives. First Previous 2360 2361 2362 2363 2364 Next Last
