Consumer holiday spending to climb 4.5%; promotions will be keyA new holiday forecast offers more good news for retailers. Pier I loss widens in Q2A struggling Pier 1 Imports Inc. reported disappointing second quarter results amid a sharp decline in same-store sales. 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. 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. 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. Barnes & Noble in strategic review as it explores sale A struggling Barnes & Noble is evaluating alternatives. Toys ‘R’ Us comeback in works There may be a second act for Toys “R” Us. AlixPartners: More shoppers to seek out brick-and-mortar stores this holiday season Retailers should expect holiday shoppers to integrate their online and in-store activities more than ever this upcoming season. 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. Stitch Fix to expand internationally Stitch Fix is taking its shopping experience global. First Previous 385 386 387 388 389 Next Last