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Apocalypse Not: Brick-And-Mortar Retail Is Neither Dead Nor Dying

Apocalypse Not: Brick-And-Mortar Retail Is Neither Dead Nor Dying
Apocalypse Not: Brick-And-Mortar Retail Is Neither Dead Nor Dying
February 06, 2018  |  Retail

Frozen food didn’t kill the restaurant. Telephones didn’t kill human interaction. And eCommerce won’t kill brick-and-mortar retail. That’s L Brands CEO and Chairman Les Wexner’s...

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More Closures In Store For Macy’s
More Closures In Store For Macy’s
January 04, 2018  |  Retail

Macy’s will shutter approximately 30 stores as the retailer continues to sell its real estate and invest in eCommerce, CNBC reports. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Experts Predict More Retail Closures In 2018 Despite Strong Holiday Season
Experts Predict More Retail Closures In 2018 Despite Strong Holiday Season
January 03, 2018  |  Retail

The holiday season is officially over, and the news was better than expected. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Department Stores Start 2018 With A Bang On Wall Street
Department Stores Start 2018 With A Bang On Wall Street
January 03, 2018  |  Retail

So far, so good for department stores in 2017: Early holiday sales results have spurred enthusiasm on Wall Street, which has turned into a happy...

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Weak Holiday Sales Pressure Toys R Us To Close 100 Stores
Weak Holiday Sales Pressure Toys R Us To Close 100 Stores
December 19, 2017  |  Retail

Embattled toy and game retailer Toys R Us may close 100 U.S. storefronts following weaker-than-expected holiday sales, Bloomberg reported Monday (Dec. 18). Get the Full...

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Sears Strikes Back Against Slack Sales With Specialization
Sears Strikes Back Against Slack Sales With Specialization
November 30, 2017  |  Retail

Sears has had an extremely difficult last few years, marked by hundreds of locations closing nationwide and sales figures that continue to trend downward. But, according...

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U.S. Consumers Favor Small Biz Over Big Malls
U.S. Consumers Favor Small Biz Over Big Malls
November 24, 2017  |  Retail

Good news for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs): Spending growth at mom and pop shops has outpaced that of the big chains in both of...

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Macy’s Foot Traffic Free Fall Triggers Citi “Sell” Rating
Macy’s Foot Traffic Free Fall Triggers Citi “Sell” Rating
October 31, 2017  |  Retail

Retailer Macy’s has been handed a sell rating by Citi Research, which said Monday (Oct. 30) that the company’s efforts to increase cash flow and...

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