New York—Like the lighting of the tree and ice skating in Rockefeller Center, the annual Holiday Fair at Grand Central Terminal … [Read more...]
Black Friday
The Day Before Black Friday: Now Grey Thursday?
New York—Target rather than turkey? Lining up for doorbusters instead of watching a linebacker intercept for a touchdown? … [Read more...]
November 21, 2012 -
“Weather Weary” Consumers to Get a Break on Black Friday
Berwyn, PA—After the tumult of Superstorm Sandy and a recent Nor’easter, the weather fortunately will be cooperative this … [Read more...]
November 21, 2012 -
Third Annual Small Business Saturday Provides Marketing Boost to Small Retailers
Washington—While major retailers are touting their doorbuster Black Friday deals—and attempting more than ever to lure … [Read more...]
November 20, 2012 -
Survey: Retailers Can Expect Fewer Black Friday Shoppers
Philadelphia—The Black Friday hype seems to be at a hyper pitch this year, heightened by retailers such as Walmart and Target … [Read more...]
November 16, 2012 -
Bon-Ton Narrows Q3 Loss on Improved Sales
York, PA—Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. reported Thursday that it narrowed its third quarter loss by 54% with improved sales in … [Read more...]
November 16, 2012 -
NRF: Fix Fiscal Cliff Before Black Friday
Washington—The National Retail Federation (NRF) today joined a growing chorus of business leaders across many industries to call … [Read more...]
November 15, 2012 -
Target Q3 Profit Rises 15%, Card Discounts Help Sales
Minneapolis—Target Corp. said today that its third quarter earnings rose 15% as sales increased more than expected thanks to the … [Read more...]
November 15, 2012 -
Kohl’s Q3 Profit, Sales Edge Up; Narrows Outlook
Menomonee Falls, WI—Kohl’s today posted weaker-than-expected third quarter earnings, but predicted that its heavy investment … [Read more...]
November 8, 2012 -
Holiday Shopping Survey: Consumers Likely to Do “Showrooming”
New York—Consumers are better prepared and already have planned their holiday shopping seasons, according to The Accenture … [Read more...]
October 26, 2012 -
Johnson: JCPenney to Reveal Holiday Plans on Nov. 1
New York—In town to speak at a luncheon sponsored by The Robin Report, JCPenney CEO Ron Johnson told CNBC that the department … [Read more...]
October 2, 2012 -
Item of the Day
There are only 91 days till Black Friday, one of the most anticipated shopping days in any retail year. And thanks to the folks at … [Read more...]
August 24, 2012 -
