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Walmart Reports Solid Q1 Results, But Cautions on Current Sales

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Bentonville, AR—A successful Black Friday and reviving layaway helped Walmart into a solid fourth quarter. Nonetheless, the … [Read more...]

February 21, 2013 - Jeff Prine

Bill Simon, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Holidays, Layaway, Payroll Tax, Rosalind Brewer, Sam's Club, Thanksgiving, Walmart

Sandy Dampens November Comp Store Sales Reports

Saks Fifth Avenue's flagship Fifth Avenue store boarded up and closed as Hurricane Sandy crashed into the New York metro area on Oct. 29.

New York—Thankfully, many U.S. retailers reported today that their holiday shopping seasons, particularly since Thanksgiving, … [Read more...]

November 29, 2012 - Accessories Staff

Black Friday, Buckle Inc., Carol Meyrowitz, Costco, Cyber Monday, Deloitte LLP, Fitch Ratings, Gap Inc., Glenn Murphy, Holiday Shopping, Hurricane Sandy, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Jay Stein, Kevin Mansell, Kohl's, Layaway, Limited Brands, Macy's Inc., Michael Balmuth, Michael Glazer, National Retail Federation (NRF), Nordstrom, Ross Stores, Stage Stores, Stein Mart, Target, Terry Lundgren, Thanksgiving, The Bonton Stores, TJX Companies, Wet Seal, Zumiez

The Word on Grey Thursday? Consumers Responded Big Time

Shoppers line up outside a Target waiting for doorbuster deals when the store opened at 9 p.m. Thanksgiving.

Washington—Many major retailers upped the ante this Thanksgiving weekend by offering online specials earlier and expanding Black … [Read more...]

November 26, 2012 - Accessories Staff

Black Friday, Grey Thursday, Marshal Cohen, Matthew Shay, National Retail Federation (NRF), Thanksgiving, The NPD Group

The Day Before Black Friday: Now Grey Thursday?

Not only does Nordstrom refuse to open on Thanksgiving day, the retailer doesn't even put up holiday decorations until Black Friday rolls around.

New York—Target rather than turkey? Lining up for doorbusters instead of watching a linebacker intercept for a touchdown? … [Read more...]

November 21, 2012 - Jeff Prine

Black Friday, Grey Thursday, Kohl's, Macy's, Marshal Cohen, National Retail Federation (NRF), Nordstrom, Sears Holdings, Tanger Outlets, Target, Thanksgiving, The NPD Group, Walmart

“Weather Weary” Consumers to Get a Break on Black Friday

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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 - Accessories Staff

Black Friday, Boots, Cold Weathergoods, Cyber Monday, Holiday Shopping, National Retail Federation (NRF), Planalytics, Small Business Saturday, Thanksgiving

Black Friday Success Bolsters November Retail Comps

Black Friday Shoppers 2011

New York—A warmer than usual November along with consumers holding off spending for Black Friday weekend resulted in mixed … [Read more...]

December 1, 2011 - Accessories Staff

Andy Hall, Arden B., Banana Republic, Black Friday, Bloomingdale's, Buckle Inc., Carol Meyrowitz, Costco, Dillard's, Footwear, Gap Inc., Gregg Steinhafel, Handbags, Hautelook, Holiday, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Jay Stein, JCPenney, Jewelry, Kevin Mansell, Kohl's, Limited Brands, Macy's, Macy's Inc., Michael McNamara, Michael Niemira, Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Old Navy, Ross Stores, Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Inc., SpendingPulse, Stage Stores, Stein Mart, Susan McGalla, Target, Terry Lundgren, Thanksgiving, The Bon Ton, The Gap, TJX Companies, Tony Buccina, Victoria's Secret, Wet Seal

Black Friday: Competition Mounts as Stores Open Earlier

Standing in line for Black Friday openings? Better deals may be online, experts say

New York—The hype and hoopla surrounding Black Friday, Nov. 25, is already reaching a fever pitch with 24 days still to … [Read more...]

November 1, 2011 - Accessories Staff

Apparel, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, dealnews, Footwear, Gadgetology, Groupon, Holiday, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Kmart, Kohl's, Macy's, National Retail Federation (NRF), Retrevo, Sears, Target, Thanksgiving, Walmart

Mobile Shopping Searches to Climb for Holiday Selling

Mobile Shopping

Mountain View, CA—If your business doesn’t have a mobile presence, it’s time to get one fast. According to new … [Read more...]

September 6, 2011 - Accessories Staff

Black Friday, Google, Holiday, M-commerce, Mobile Commerce, Mobile Phone, Thanksgiving

Billion Dollar Day Cyber Monday Sales Highest in History

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Reston, VA–Cyber Monday, November 29, will go down in the annals of e-commerce history as the biggest online shopping day … [Read more...]

December 1, 2010 - Accessories Staff

Black Friday, comScore, Cyber Monday, Holiday, Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving: The Next Black Friday?

Thanksgiving: The Next Black Friday?

In an effort to garner as much business as possible in a difficult economic climate, more top U.S. retailers will be opening their … [Read more...]

November 24, 2010 - Accessories Staff

Banana Republic, Black Friday, Kevin Mansell, Kmart, Kohl's, Macy's, National Retail Federation (NRF), Old Navy, Sears Holdings, Thanksgiving, The Gap, Walmart

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