New York, New Jersey among states with 2020 minimum wage hikesThe New Year brought with it with minimum wage hikes in a total of 26 states and the District of Columbia. Mastercard Spending Pulse: Holiday sales up 3.4%, fueled by big online increaseIt’s looking as if retailers got the happy holiday that they were expecting — despite having six fewer days to complete their shopping. Expert Opinion: Trade ‘Deal’ Bluster Vs. Retail Realty The contentious trade war between the United States and China has been filled with mountains of rhetoric and promises. Forever 21 hires expert to help with brand transformation Forever 21 has hired a marketing expert to lead its efforts to redefine and transform its brand. Rite Aid swings to profit, beats Street in healthy Q3 Rite Aid Corp. has reason to be merry heading into the holidays. NRF: Nearly 148 million consumers plan to shop on Super Saturday Consumers still have plenty of holiday shopping to do. Hudson’s Bay Company postpones big meeting The battle to take Hudson’s Bay Company private drags on. Holiday retail sales up 3% so far Total retail sales have risen 3% so far this holiday season (Nov. 1-Dec. 6). Shopify: This generation has big holiday spending plans A new survey from e-commerce platform Shopify reveals three categories of holiday shopper retailers should focus on. Retailers welcome initial trade agreement but final deal is needed The U.S. and China announced Friday they have reached a phase one trade deal that includes some tariff relief. First Previous 293 294 295 296 297 Next Last