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Single in the Caribbean Sun
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 12:40pm EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Going to the Caribbean solo to compare the swinging singles style of Club Med with the more refined Gansevoort.
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New Products to Treat Hangovers
Posted: December 28th, 2011, 6:35pm EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Racing to meet a need in the new year, several hangover remedies have made it to store shelves.
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Shopping at the Last Minute? No Worries Online
Posted: December 15th, 2011, 1:10am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Coupons and bargain-hunting Web sites may cut down on holiday shopping at the mall — and may even keep you from setting foot in the mall at all.
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Ambition + Desire = Trouble
Posted: June 20th, 2011, 5:16pm EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Did the same attributes that propelled Anthony Weiner to a successful political career also contribute to his downfall? Some researchers say yes.
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Consumers Find Ways to Spend Less and Find Happiness
Posted: August 7th, 2010, 9:17pm EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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How you spend has a greater effect on your happiness than how much you spend, researchers say.
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Retailers Report Strong Gains for March
Posted: April 8th, 2010, 5:05pm EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The nation’s retailers reported their strongest monthly sales growth in a decade.
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Health Law Requires Chains to Post Calorie Counts
Posted: March 24th, 2010, 9:00am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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A measure in the new health care legislation will create a national policy modeled on a requirement that has already taken effect in New York City.
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Health Law Requires Chains to Post Calorie Counts
Posted: March 24th, 2010, 9:00am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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A measure in the new health care legislation will create a national policy modeled on a requirement that has already taken effect in New York City.
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At Saks and TJX, Luxuries and Discounts Rebound
Posted: February 24th, 2010, 9:09pm EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The companies’ quarterly results could be a snapshot of what retailers are experiencing at opposite ends of the market.
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Home Improvement Retailers See Glints of Rebound
Posted: February 24th, 2010, 1:24am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Two home improvement bazaars reported earnings that may reflect a turning point in the economy.
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Profit Rises at Wal-Mart, but Outlook Is Clouded
Posted: February 19th, 2010, 12:44am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The retail giant forecast earnings for the current quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates.
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Retailers Report Modest Sales Gains in January
Posted: February 4th, 2010, 3:47pm EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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According to Thomson Reuters, the retail sector collectively posted a 3.3 percent sales increase at stores open at least a year.
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Retailers See Holiday Sales Rebound From Grim 2008
Posted: January 7th, 2010, 9:49pm EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Retailing chains on Thursday confirmed that they had a better Christmas in 2009 than the previous year, which was the worst holiday season in decades.
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Christmas Sales Brought a Move Toward Stability
Posted: January 6th, 2010, 1:32am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Retailers did not discount as deeply as they did in 2008, a positive sign for profit margins.
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Once Snow Was Shoveled, Shoppers Gave Stores a Lift
Posted: December 31st, 2009, 1:18am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Retailing industry sales increased 8.8 percent for the week ending Dec. 26 compared with the same period a year ago, ShopperTrak, a research and consulting firm, said.
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A Tentative Sparkle Enlivens Holiday Shopping
Posted: December 28th, 2009, 3:59am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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This season, retailers controlled inventories and expenses, leading to fewer discounts and better profit margins.
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Recession? Teenagers Get It, and Are Cutting Back
Posted: December 26th, 2009, 3:22am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Students understand the economic downturn, and many are cutting back on shopping.
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My Initiation at Store 5476
Posted: December 20th, 2009, 12:04am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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A reporter takes on a holiday challenge: what it’s like to be one worker in the army it takes to run a Wal-Mart store in New Jersey.
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Fewer Gifts and Frills Are Expected in a Rough Economy
Posted: December 12th, 2009, 10:09am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Penny-pinchers are giving greeting cards instead of presents, or presents without greeting cards. And nearly everyone is snipping someone from their list.
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U.S. Retail Chains Report a Lackluster November
Posted: December 4th, 2009, 3:33am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The results were helped by sales on the day after Thanksgiving, and the comparison to a year ago, when consumers closed their wallets as the financial crisis unfolded.
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Slow Month for Retailers, but Strong Finish Is Seen
Posted: November 24th, 2009, 3:22am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Retailing analysts said sales declines were minor and that many consumers were saving their strength for the day after Thanksgiving.
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At Luxury Stores, Fewer Goods and Even Fewer Markdowns
Posted: November 18th, 2009, 11:05pm EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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High-end stores are trying to stamp out discount fever by stocking fewer items and selling them at full price. But the strategy risks losing sales.
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Wal-Mart Profit Up 3.2%, but Key Indicator Slips
Posted: November 12th, 2009, 11:15am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Revenue and profit were up at Wal-Mart more than expected, but sales fell 0.4 percent at stores open at least a year.
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Wal-Mart Profit Up 3.2%, but Key Indicator Slips
Posted: November 12th, 2009, 11:15am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Revenue and profit were up at Wal-Mart, but sales fell 0.4 percent at stores open at least a year.
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Wal-Mart Profit Up 3.2%, but Key Indicator Slips
Posted: November 12th, 2009, 11:15am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Revenue and profit were up at Wal-Mart, but sales fell 0.4 percent at stores open at least a year.
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Calming the Black Friday Crowds
Posted: November 11th, 2009, 2:24pm EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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After a trampling death last year at one of its stores, Wal-Mart has overhauled its crowd-control measures.
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Retailers Report Sales Increases
Posted: November 6th, 2009, 1:37am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The nation’s stores posted a second consecutive month of sales increases, their best performance in over a year.
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A Not-So-Guilty Pleasure
Posted: November 6th, 2009, 1:29am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Sales of footwear were up sharply in September and October, possibly because they are a less expensive way to indulge.
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Retailers’ Sales for September Only Reach 2005 Levels
Posted: October 8th, 2009, 12:10pm EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Several stores reported better-than-expected results, but the comparison is to a year ago when business collapsed because of the financial meltdown.
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Retailers Expect Flat Christmas Sales This Year
Posted: October 3rd, 2009, 12:50am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The retailing industry, which posted a sales decline of about 2 percent last Christmas season, expects the same this year.
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A Clip-and-Save Renaissance as More Consumers Use Coupons
Posted: September 23rd, 2009, 8:33pm EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Coupon use has caught on among young and well-off shoppers, though digital versions haven’t gained much ground.
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Better News, but Retail Prospects Are Still Dim
Posted: September 2nd, 2009, 2:24am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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While the economy has begun to show signs of improvement, a continuing reluctance to spend on the part of consumers could serve as a major drag on the recovery.
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With Few Exceptions, Retailers Remain Weak
Posted: August 19th, 2009, 12:53am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Profit declines and losses continue to weigh on major chains, with only discount-focused names like TJX showing growth.
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Retailers See Slowing Sales in Back-to-School Season
Posted: August 15th, 2009, 12:08am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Halfway through the back-to-school shopping season, predictions of the worst performance for stores in more than a decade are yet another sign that consumers are clinging to every dollar.
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Wal-Mart’s Revenue Falls 1.4%
Posted: August 13th, 2009, 1:23pm EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Reports made clear that consumers were likely to continue hoarding their dollars into the back-to-school shopping season, a crucial time for retailers.
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High-End Retailers Offering More Discounts
Posted: August 1st, 2009, 6:44am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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As the recession drags on, luxury retailers’ secret sales, once kept for the stores’ best customers, have spread.
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Store From Middle America Opens an Outlet in Midtown
Posted: July 25th, 2009, 2:31am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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J. C. Penney is the latest national retailer to take on the competitive and quirky Manhattan market.
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Tightening Belts? She’s the Expert
Posted: July 19th, 2009, 3:01am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Diane von Furstenberg and the wrap dress she created have survived the whims of fashion.
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Retailers Say Losing CIT Would Crimp Supply Chain
Posted: July 17th, 2009, 12:35am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The collapse of CIT would wipe out suppliers’ capital, deplete retailers’ credit and leave the nation’s stores sparsely stocked — just in time for Christmas.
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Wal-Mart to Rate Products’ Impact on Environment
Posted: July 15th, 2009, 2:20pm EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The company is expected on Thursday to announce the creation of an indexing system meant to help retailers determine the social and environmental impact of their products.
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June Is Another Weak Month for U.S. Retail Sales
Posted: July 9th, 2009, 10:15am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Rain and rising unemployment dampened sales for retailers already reeling from consumers’ new frugality.
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Too Precious for a Recession
Posted: July 6th, 2009, 11:16pm EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Consumers are spending less on jewelry, and the industry is feeling the pinch.
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The Nation: The Recession, Wal-Mart Style
Posted: June 6th, 2009, 11:33pm EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Shoppers on the hunt for bargains at a Wal-Mart store in Kearny, N.J.Pasta is big. Prime cuts aren’t. Toilet training is being fast-tracked.
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Wal-Mart Outlines Plans to Keep Its Momentum
Posted: June 6th, 2009, 2:53am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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At an annual shareholder meeting, the retailer’s leaders indicated they would not become complacent with their relative success.
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Toys ‘R’ Us Makes Deal for F.A.O. Schwarz
Posted: May 27th, 2009, 11:20pm EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The retailing chain says it will keep the name and hands-on shopping experience of F.A.O. Schwarz, an iconic New York store.
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Toys ‘R’ Us Makes Deal for F.A.O. Schwarz
Posted: May 27th, 2009, 11:20pm EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The retailing chain says it will keep the name and hands-on shopping experience of F.A.O. Schwarz, an iconic New York store.
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BJ’s Finds Discount Formula a Success in Quarter
Posted: May 20th, 2009, 10:06am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The discount retail chain continued to confront sluggish consumer spending in the quarter, but cost-control measures helped it beat analysts’ estimates.
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BJ’s Finds Discount Formula a Success in Quarter
Posted: May 20th, 2009, 10:06am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The discount retail chain continued to confront sluggish consumer spending in the quarter, but cost-control measures helped it beat analysts’ estimates.
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Saks Posts Loss; TJX, a Discounter, Shows a Profit
Posted: May 20th, 2009, 1:44am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The different results for the luxury chain and the discounter reflect a widening gulf among retailers.
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Saks Posts Loss; TJX, a Discounter, Shows a Profit
Posted: May 20th, 2009, 1:44am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The different results for the luxury chain and the discounter reflect a widening gulf among retailers.
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Wal-Mart Says Its Market Share Is Rising
Posted: May 15th, 2009, 2:59am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The giant discount chain and unofficial barometer of consumer spending posted flat quarterly earnings, an accomplishment in this economy.
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A Chief Executive Quits Martha Stewart Living
Posted: April 22nd, 2009, 2:11am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The departure of Wenda Harris Millard, who will leave to join a public relations firm, ends a period of joint leadership.
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‘The Hills’ Star to Design Clothing for Kohl’s
Posted: April 22nd, 2009, 2:02am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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With the LC Lauren Conrad brand, Kohl’s continues its strategy of selling well-known brands, or brands by well-known people, at low prices.
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U.S. Retail Chains Report Another Sales Drop in March
Posted: April 9th, 2009, 1:21pm EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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March’s sales were worse than February’s, but the rate of decline seen during the holidays has slowed.
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Malls Test Experimental Waters to Fill Vacancies
Posted: April 4th, 2009, 11:53pm EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Retailers are closing stores, leaving malls scrambling to find ways to fill vacancies — like offering indoor surfing.
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Malls Test Experimental Waters to Fill Vacancies
Posted: April 4th, 2009, 11:53pm EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Retailers are closing stores, leaving malls scrambling to find ways to fill vacancies — like offering indoor surfing.
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Under the Gun, Stores Struggle to Display Composure
Posted: March 7th, 2009, 1:35am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Some retailers have to present a calm face or risk provoking a panic that would send their companies spiraling into bankruptcy.
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As Saks Reports a Loss, Its Chief Offers a Plan
Posted: February 26th, 2009, 1:45am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The retailer’s chief executive, Stephen Sadove, addressed bankruptcy rumors and said steep discounts were necessary.
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Retail Earnings Reflect Slowing Spending
Posted: February 25th, 2009, 2:24am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Some of the biggest names in American retailing, including Macy’s, Home Depot and Target, reported steep profit declines.
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A Recession Challenge at Saks
Posted: February 14th, 2009, 12:32am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Saks Fifth Avenue is about to find out if there’s a market in the midst of a recession for $7,000 off-the-rack suits.
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A Recession Challenge at Saks
Posted: February 14th, 2009, 12:32am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Saks Fifth Avenue is about to find out if there’s a market in the midst of a recession for $7,000 off-the-rack suits.
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Wal-Mart to Cut 700 to 800 Jobs at Headquarters
Posted: February 11th, 2009, 12:19am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The world’s largest retailer still expects to add jobs at its New York apparel office and at its sales outlets.
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A Difficult January for Most Retailers
Posted: February 5th, 2009, 1:21pm EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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January was one of the worst months in a decade for retailers, underscoring the broad shutdown in consumer spending.
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A Difficult January for Most Retailers
Posted: February 5th, 2009, 1:21pm EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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January was one of the worst months in a decade for retailers, underscoring the broad shutdown in consumer spending.
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Circuit City to Shut Down
Posted: January 16th, 2009, 3:52pm EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The troubled consumer electronics chain is the latest retailer to go out of business.
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Circuit City to Shut Down
Posted: January 16th, 2009, 3:52pm EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The troubled consumer electronics chain is the latest retailer to go out of business.
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Saks and Neiman Marcus Announce Layoffs
Posted: January 16th, 2009, 1:47am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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As sales fell more than 27 percent in the luxury market in December, Saks Inc. said it would cut about 9 percent of its work force. A day earlier, Neiman Marcus also announced cuts.
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After Weak Holiday Sales, Retailers Prepare for Even Worse
Posted: January 9th, 2009, 9:52am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The nation’s retail chains confirmed that they suffered one of the worst holiday seasons in decades.
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Early Data Shows Holiday Sales Fell 2.3%
Posted: January 1st, 2009, 12:24am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Final numbers are not due until Jan. 14, but interim data shows that customer traffic for the full holiday season plummeted 16 percent, taking sales down 2.3 percent.
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Retail Sales Fall as Analysts See a Soft Post-Holiday Rush
Posted: December 26th, 2008, 12:58pm EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Analysts said stores were relatively quiet Friday, and many do not expect post-holiday sales to make up for a dismal season.
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Retail Sales Fall as Analysts See a Soft Post-Holiday Rush
Posted: December 26th, 2008, 12:58pm EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Analysts said stores were relatively quiet Friday, and many do not expect post-holiday sales to make up for a dismal season.
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Retail Sales Are Weakest in 35 Years
Posted: December 5th, 2008, 1:31am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Most of the nation’s stores kicked-off the critical holiday shopping season with double-digit sales declines, despite relatively strong sales in the few days after Thanksgiving.
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Retail Sales Are Weakest in 35 Years
Posted: December 5th, 2008, 1:31am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Most of the nation’s stores kicked-off the critical holiday shopping season with double-digit sales declines, despite relatively strong sales in the few days after Thanksgiving.
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Retail Sales Are Weakest in 35 Years
Posted: December 5th, 2008, 1:31am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Most of the nation’s stores kicked-off the critical holiday shopping season with double-digit sales declines, despite relatively strong sales in the few days after Thanksgiving.
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Retailers Get a Brief Lift on Black Friday as Shoppers Look for Blockbuster Sales
Posted: December 1st, 2008, 10:03pm EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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New figures confirmed that consumers who had been sitting on their wallets pulled them out for Black Friday, giving the nation’s retailers a much-needed sales spike.
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Retailers Offer Big Discounts, and Then Pray
Posted: November 28th, 2008, 12:34am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Retailers are expected to offer jaw-dropping deals during one of the toughest holiday seasons in decades.
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Retailers Offer Big Discounts, and Then Pray
Posted: November 28th, 2008, 12:34am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Retailers are expected to offer jaw-dropping deals during one of the toughest holiday seasons in decades.
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To Buy Children’s Gifts, Mothers Do Without
Posted: November 26th, 2008, 3:36am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Parents, especially mothers, are putting off personal spending to buy their children the latest toys.
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To Buy Children’s Gifts, Mothers Do Without
Posted: November 26th, 2008, 3:36am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Parents, especially mothers, are putting off personal spending to buy their children the latest toys.
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Wal-Mart Names Its Next Chief Executive
Posted: November 21st, 2008, 1:56pm EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The world’s largest retail chain said that Michael T. Duke, 58, had been chosen as the next chief executive and president, succeeding H. Lee Scott Jr.
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Rough Quarter for 2 Major Retailers
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 1:16am EST by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Saks said it lost more than expected in the third quarter amid job losses on Wall Street and stock market turmoil, while Home Depot said quarterly profit sank 31 percent on slow sales.
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Wal-Mart to Toughen Standards
Posted: October 22nd, 2008, 2:50am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Wal-Mart plans to announce that it will require manufacturers supplying goods for its stores to adhere to stricter ethical and environmental standards.
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Struggling Mervyns to Close Its Doors
Posted: October 18th, 2008, 1:17am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The California-based department store announced that it planned to hold going-out-of-business sales at its remaining 149 locations.
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Steve & Barry’s Names Official for Turnaround
Posted: October 16th, 2008, 9:56pm EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Harold Kahn, a longtime retail executive who has been at the helm of chains like Macy’s East, became chief executive of Steve & Barry’s on Thursday.
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September Retail Sales Reflect the Slowdown
Posted: October 8th, 2008, 8:42am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Wallets snapped shut in the last month as consumers faced a plunging stock market and home prices.
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September Retail Sales Reflect the Slowdown
Posted: October 8th, 2008, 8:42am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Wallets snapped shut in the last month as consumers faced a plunging stock market and home prices.
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Steep Decline in September Spending
Posted: October 7th, 2008, 2:09am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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MasterCard SpendingPulse said a drop-off in consumer spending had sent its specialty retail sales index plunging 7.7 percent in September compared with last year.
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Gap Acquires Athleta for $150 Million
Posted: September 23rd, 2008, 2:41am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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The acquisition enables Gap to increase its share of the $31 billion women’s active apparel sector in the United States.
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This Season, Tense Times for Retailers
Posted: September 23rd, 2008, 2:26am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Not only are retailers grappling with a sputtering economy, but the credit crisis is making it harder for them to finance operations.
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Giant Retailers Look to Sun for Energy Savings
Posted: August 11th, 2008, 6:50am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Chains are seizing a chance to bolster environmental credentials, and gain a tax advantage, by installing solar roof panels before a Dec. 31 deadline.
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Some Retailers Post Solid Gains
Posted: July 11th, 2008, 2:00am EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Retailers said that sales at stores open at least a year rose higher than expected in June thanks to aggressive summer promotions, government stimulus checks and warm weather.
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Home Depot Offers Recycling for Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
Posted: June 23rd, 2008, 10:10pm EDT by By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
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Home Depot’s move will create the nation’s most widespread recycling program for the energy-saving bulbs, which have to be properly disposed of since they contain small amounts of mercury.