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The Future of Retail Is Not Big Box Stores
2019.06.20
Retail is a big business in America. In 2013 American consumers spent $3.2 billion shopping, 9% of which was online. With the Internet having become such a huge part of our lives and culture, it makes sense that retailers which want to survive the next 20 years will need to have an e-commerce strategy.Read More + -
Retailers wrestling with global trade disruptions
2019.06.20
HIGH POINT — Just as furniture retailers begin to raise prices on their floors for Chinese imports, along comes the new threat of a 5% tariff on Mexican imports that could climb to 25%, too.Read More + -
UK retail Christmas trading: a round-up
2019.06.14
Tesco announced its best Christmas trading performance in ten years following the recent festive period, Aldi said it experienced its “best ever” UK Christmas sales, and Joules’ positive momentum continued in December – but the overall picture for retail during its busiest time of year appeared challenging.Read More + -
Solaria Lighting under new ownership
2019.06.14
After its CEO retired last year, plans were in place for Solaria Lighting to cease procurement and production. Instead, the company has new ownership and a new home.Read More + -
Sears parent to acquire the rest of Sears HomeTown and Outlet Stores
2019.06.13
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — The owner of Sears has entered a deal to acquire the rest of Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores not already owned by the related ESL Investments.Read More + -
Beijing 'deeply regrets' US tariff hike, China says
2019.06.11
The Ministry of Commerce expressed "deep regrets" on Friday at the United States' decision to hike tariffs and said China will have to take necessary countermeasures.The comments came shortly after the US raised tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports from 10 percent to 25 percent.Read More + -
Tariff hikes on Chinese imports to hit US toy industry hard, says business leader
2019.06.11
Children view toys inside an Amazon store in Berkeley, California. [Photo/Agencies] NEW YORK - Washington's tariff hikes against Chinese imports will hit the US toy industry hard with increasing costs and decreased profits, said a senior industry leader.Read More + -
Retail Star Spotlight: Accent Prone
2019.06.10
Home Accents Today’s Retail Stars list, in its 15th year, recognizes independent brick-and-mortar retailers of home accents – including furniture stores, home accessories boutique stores and interior design showrooms – that merchandise creatively, have a positive presence in their local communities and stand out from the competition.Read More + -
Top 50 Global Retailers
2019.04.15
View the Top 50 Global Retailers here.View rankings by geography and channel here.Everyone likes a good ranking. It generates discussion, stimulates debate, educates and allows for more in-depth exploration. International retailer rankings over the past two decades have fallen short in delivering against these objectives for a few reasons, particularly when looking at retailers that move up and down the rankings from one year to the next.Read More + -
Two New Target Stores are Opening in D.C. This Weekend
2019.04.12
The stores are small-format and will be located in Shepherd Park and Cleveland ParkRead More +
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