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3 Ways to Optimize Your Supply Chain for Omnichannel Retail
To offer shoppers the convenience of both in-person and online retail, you’ll have to make sure your supply chain is well-coordinated.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
Retail sales rose modestly in February, but fell short of forecasts
Weaker than expected retail sales comes as businesses warn that U.S. consumers are pulling back on spending.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Macy’s Signals Rocky Year Ahead as Retailers Reckon With Trade War
The largest department store chain in the United States, like many other retailers, has warned that shoppers may be more cautious in the months ahead.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
Jim Cramer names retail stocks to buy as the market pulls back
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday highlighted two stocks in the retail space that he thinks investors have an opportunity to buy on the dip, Ralph Lauren and Gap.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Fashion-retailer Forever 21 files for bankruptcy for a second time
Forever 21's U.S. retail operator plans liquidation sales after filing Chapter 11 for the second time in six years.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Retail investors ditch buy-the-dip mentality during the market correction
Retail outflows from U.S. equities rose to about $4 billion over the past two weeks, according to data from Barclays.CNBC - 6d -
As retailers drop DEI, some Black customers drop them
As retailers like Target and Amazon announce plans to scale back or cut DEI programs in their businesses, Black customers are rethinking where they spend their cash.NBC News - 5d -
Retail giants like Macy's, Walgreens face financial turmoil
Some household-name retail giants are facing financial turmoil. But while some are struggling to survive, it's not all bad news. Elise Preston has the details, plus a surprise rebound.CBS News - Mar. 15 -
‘We don’t believe in the velvet rope:' One money manager is giving retail investors access to private credit. But is it worth it?
The exchange-traded fund industry is looking to give retail investors more access to alternative investments including private credit.CNBC - Mar. 8 -
Retail sales increased 0.2% in February, though spending up less than expected
Retail sales were expected to show a 0.6% rise in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
Discount retailer Ollie’s adds Big Lots stores, and a jewelry seller retreats from malls
Retailers have responded to a long period of inflation with a renewed emphasis on value over less essential products.MarketWatch - 5d -
Dick's Sporting Goods is latest retailer to forecast rocky 2025 as recession fears swirl
Dick’s Sporting Goods on Tuesday said it’s expecting 2025 profits to be far lower than Wall Street anticipated, making it the latest retailer to forecast a rocky year ahead as consumers contend ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
U.S. retail sales barely rise, but investors see glimmer of good news in seemingly weak report
Retail sales barely rose in February, in another sign the economy might be weakening as businesses and consumers digest rapid-fire changes being made by the Trump White House.MarketWatch - Mar. 17 -
Wealth managers dump investment trust shares
But retail investors buy into the troubled sectorFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
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Retailers Are Negotiating With Suppliers on Tariff-Induced Price Hikes
President Trump’s proposed tariffs threaten to raise prices on everything from kitchen goods to apparel to toys.Inc. - 19h -
Uncertain Shoppers Slow Spending as Retailers Temper 2025 Expectations
The Conference Board said consumer confidence took its biggest one-month slide in four years, forcing many national chains to lower earnings guidance.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Retail traders are getting spooked by a market downturn. That’s bad news for brokerage stocks.
While stocks across the board tumbled on Monday, the pain was acutely felt by shares of brokerages like Robinhood, Charles Schwab and Interactive Brokers.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
UK retail sales rise ‘modestly’ as consumers remain cautious
Shoppers continued to cut volume of goods they purchased in February, industry data indicatesFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Kohl's shares plunge 20% as retailer gives rough outlook for the year ahead
Kohl's posted a beat on revenue for the fourth quarter on Tuesday, but issued disappointing guidance for the year ahead.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
China’s retail sales strengthen at the start of the year, industrial output tops expectations
China's economic data for the first two months of the year showed a modest pickup as Beijing reiterated its plan to bolster domestic consumption.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
The Last Of Us Limited-Edition PS5 Controller Preorders Restocked At Major Retailers
The Last Of Us Limited Edition DualSense Controller $85 | Releases April ...GameSpot - Mar. 17 -
Lloyds apologises for sending customer other retail investors’ statements
UK bank blamed ‘human error’ for data breach after it sent a client documents prepared for quarterly updateFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
Retail traders take on hedge funds in Europe’s answer to ‘meme stock’ mania
Small investors have piled in to defence companies targeted by short sellers, in an echo of 2021’s GameStop tradeFinancial Times - 5d -
Douglas warning on weak demand fuels 22% plunge in beauty retailer’s shares
German group points to global trade tensions exacerbating hit to sales and profitsFinancial Times - 4d -
Take a look inside French luxury retailer Printemps' first U.S. store
Printemps opened a 55,000-square-foot store in New York City with luxury brands and food concepts, including a restaurant and a café with French pastries.CNBC - 3d -
Retail traders plough $67bn into US stocks while investment giants flee
Have-a-go investors ‘buy the dip’ this year in Wall Street equitiesFinancial Times - 7h -
John Lewis profits jump but no staff bonus again
The retailer will not pay out a staff bonus for the third year in a row.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Tesco to raise wages by 5% but scrap Sunday bonus
The supermarket chain follows other major retailers in raising payBBC News - Mar. 17 -
Kohl's stopping Amazon returns at some stores as a test
The retailer is reportedly testing the suspension of the service, but it's unclear for how long.The Hill - 6d -
Retailers risk multibillion-pound bill as UK equal pay claims gain momentum
Decades after a key campaign by women at Ford’s Dagenham plant, recent rulings have been going against employersFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
3 Ways AI Can Create More Tailored Marketing Strategies for Retail Brands
Personalized marketing at scale used to be impossible. With AI, it’s become a reality.Inc. - Mar. 11 -
Dick's Sporting Goods is latest retailer to forecast rocky 2025 as recession fears swirl
Dick's Sporting Goods issued weak guidance for 2025 as consumers contend with tariffs, persistent inflation and fears around a potential recession.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Kohl’s stock tumbles on weak outlook as sales slide. Retailer is taking action, CEO says.
Kohl’s has “identified key areas of focus,” CEO Ashley Buchanan said.MarketWatch - Mar. 11 -
As consumer confidence dips, off-price retailer TJX remains a top stock to own
TJX's ability to purchase new inventory and quickly convert it into sales is a key part of the company's unique moat.CNBC - 2d -
Inflation and tariffs might scare shoppers. Have they scared CEOs?
Executives are talking a lot about tariffs, but little about a recession. Adobe, Oracle and more retailers report during the week.MarketWatch - Mar. 9 -
What will Trump mean for personal wealth?
Pension funds, retail investors and money managers are worrying about the future of American capital marketsFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Why Kohl’s worst stock drop on record may have been excessive
New Kohl’s CEO Ashley Buchanan has a “meaningful” opportunity to drive improvements at the retailer, says analyst firm Jefferies.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Chinese authorities summon Walmart executives over Trump’s tariffs
Move comes after reports that retailer asked its suppliers to cut prices in response to US leviesFinancial Times - Mar. 12
