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US Department Store Challenges Fail to Rattle Some Investors

Weak holiday sales by some US department stores have reignited fears that the sector may never recover its growth levels of the past, but some investors are holding out hope for a longer-term recovery.

Retail

US Department Store Challenges Fail to Rattle Some Investors

Weak holiday sales by some US department stores have reignited fears that the sector may never recover its growth levels of the past, but some investors are holding out hope for a longer-term recovery.


News & Analysis

Macy's, Kohl's Slash 2016 Profit Forecasts Citing Weak End to Year

Macy's said the shutdown of 68 stores, a part of the 100-store closures the company had announced in August last year, may result in the layoff of about 3,900 associates.

News & Analysis

Macy's, Kohl's Slash 2016 Profit Forecasts Citing Weak End to Year

Macy's said the shutdown of 68 stores, a part of the 100-store closures the company had announced in August last year, may result in the layoff of about 3,900 associates.


Retail

Macy's to Cut More Than 10,000 Jobs and Close 68 Stores

Overall, Macy's said, the job reductions represent about 7 percent of its workforce.

Retail

Macy's to Cut More Than 10,000 Jobs and Close 68 Stores

Overall, Macy's said, the job reductions represent about 7 percent of its workforce.


Retail

Department Stores Losing Market Share in Beauty, Too

Beauty and cosmetics were once considered Amazon-proof traffic-drivers to department stores, as beauty companies had long-term deals with stores, rarely discounted their products, and barely sold their goods online. No longer.

Retail

Department Stores Losing Market Share in Beauty, Too

Beauty and cosmetics were once considered Amazon-proof traffic-drivers to department stores, as beauty companies had long-term deals with stores, rarely discounted their products, and barely sold their goods online. No longer.


Retail

US Retailers Value Enthusiasm Over Experience for Holiday Hires

Hiring managers in the United States said they are looking for "brand evangelism."

Retail

US Retailers Value Enthusiasm Over Experience for Holiday Hires

Hiring managers in the United States said they are looking for "brand evangelism."


News & Analysis

Macy’s Website Suffers Disruptions During Critical Shopping Day

The Macy’s Inc. website suffered service disruptions on Black Friday, dealing a setback to a company trying to persuade shoppers — and investors — that it can handle e-commerce.

News & Analysis

Macy’s Website Suffers Disruptions During Critical Shopping Day

The Macy’s Inc. website suffered service disruptions on Black Friday, dealing a setback to a company trying to persuade shoppers — and investors — that it can handle e-commerce.


News & Analysis

Macy's and Kohl's Have Good News on Wage Growth

Both Macy’s Inc. and J.C. Penney Co. reported earnings this week and faced questions about employee wage pressures as staffing levels increase for the holiday months.

News & Analysis

Macy's and Kohl's Have Good News on Wage Growth

Both Macy’s Inc. and J.C. Penney Co. reported earnings this week and faced questions about employee wage pressures as staffing levels increase for the holiday months.


News & Analysis

Macy’s Taps Brookfield to Mine Real Estate Cash as Sales Dip

Brookfield will have the exclusive right for two years to create a development plan for about 50 pieces of Macy’s real estate.

News & Analysis

Macy’s Taps Brookfield to Mine Real Estate Cash as Sales Dip

Brookfield will have the exclusive right for two years to create a development plan for about 50 pieces of Macy’s real estate.


Financial Markets

Macy's Raises Outlook for the Year as Trends Improve

Macy's faces challenges heading into the holiday season, the most important time of the year for retailers.

Financial Markets

Macy's Raises Outlook for the Year as Trends Improve

Macy's faces challenges heading into the holiday season, the most important time of the year for retailers.


Retail

Why Are Department Stores So Scared of Halloween?

Consumer spending on Halloween will hit $8.4 billion this year, yet many department stores and fashion retailers are ignoring the opportunity.

Retail

Why Are Department Stores So Scared of Halloween?

Consumer spending on Halloween will hit $8.4 billion this year, yet many department stores and fashion retailers are ignoring the opportunity.