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Phillips Edison, one of the nation’s largest owners and operators of grocery-anchored shopping centers, has formed a new $4 billion REIT focused on this still-growing sector of physical retail.

Fast-fashion giant has unveiled a new freestanding store dedicated to beauty.

Emerging economies continue to drive global digital payment transactions — and momentum shows no signs of slowing.

What is the purpose of your business? If you are a retailer and your immediate answer is “to sell more products,” you may find times getting tougher in the months and years ahead.

Ross Stores has spent the fall in growth mode.

At a time when most private equity firms are growing increasingly cautious about investing in retail, one firm is going against the grain.   Sycamore Partners is raising its biggest-ever fund, which it will use to invest primarily in retail, CNBC reported. The firm is looking to raise between $3 billion and $4 billion, according to the report.    The news comes a month after Sycamore closed on its $6.9 billion acquisition of Staples, which it is splitting into three parts.  

Off-price retailers will remain among the top performers in the U.S. retail industry during the next 12 to 18 months.   That's according to a new report from Moody's Investors Service. The outlook is not as positive for department stores, which will continue to struggle as they seek to level the playing field with both off-price and online vendors.  

The holiday shopping season is upon us. For retailers, these last three months of the year signify a marathon of competitive sales strategies to increase foot traffic and maximize profits.    According to the National Retail Federation, the holiday season can represent as much as 30% of annual sales. To adapt to shifting consumer trends and meet peak season demands, stores plan to increase both hours of operation and staff onsite.