Department Stores

Sears Deal Faces Obstacles
Sears Deal Faces Obstacles
February 01, 2019  |  Retail

A deal that would save Sears is facing obstacles, as the U.S. government and major mall owners are trying to block the bid from Sears’ chairman,...

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Nordstrom Faces More Brick-And-Mortar Closures
Nordstrom Faces More Brick-And-Mortar Closures
January 29, 2019  |  Retail

While Nordstrom is planning to open two full-line locations this year, the fashion retailer intends to close two locations at the beginning of April. The...

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With Nod To Retail’s Golden Age, Department Stores Reach Back To Restaurants
With Nod To Retail’s Golden Age, Department Stores Reach Back To Restaurants
January 16, 2019  |  Retail

Luxury department stores are borrowing from the past to bring customers into their stores in the digital age. That is, retailers are taking a page...

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Manhattan Retail Battle Heats Up As Saks Closes Store Downtown
Manhattan Retail Battle Heats Up As Saks Closes Store Downtown
January 04, 2019  |  Retail

Luxury retail company Saks Fifth Avenue is closing a two-year-old location at Manhattan’s Brookfield Place, a move that spotlights the intensifying competition from other high-end...

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How Kohl’s Is ‘Thinking Differently’ As It Moves On Millennial Shoppers
How Kohl’s Is ‘Thinking Differently’ As It Moves On Millennial Shoppers
December 06, 2018  |  Retail

When Kohl’s decided to bring Amazon into its store locations about a year ago, many commentators wondered if the brand had made a big mistake....

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Nordstrom Offers Extended Holiday Pickup Times
Nordstrom Offers Extended Holiday Pickup Times
October 30, 2018  |  Retail

Nordstrom is making holiday shopping less stressful by offering early-bird pickup and round-the-clock curbside service. From December 3 through 24, shoppers can come to any...

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Macy’s Is Hiring 80,000 Employees For The Holidays
Macy’s Is Hiring 80,000 Employees For The Holidays
September 13, 2018  |  Retail

Macy’s announced it is hiring 80,000 temporary workers for the holiday season, as well as adding more employees to handle online orders. “Macy’s, Inc. is...

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Kohl’s Beats Street Expectations, But Weak Guidance Depresses Share Price
Kohl’s Beats Street Expectations, But Weak Guidance Depresses Share Price
August 21, 2018  |  Earnings

Despite an earnings report that came in above what analysts were forecasting for Q2, Kohl’s share price slid after weaker than desired guidance for the...

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Why Nordstrom Is Expanding Inventory-Free Stores
Why Nordstrom Is Expanding Inventory-Free Stores
July 24, 2018  |  Retail

Innovation in retail isn’t just about delivering on customer expectations – that is more or less just managing the table stakes of retail at this...

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