Financial
April Comp-Store Sales Up
Retail sales are finally beginning to blossom as April comps at some retailers received a boost. Wal-Mart and discounters lead while department stores lag.
— May 8, 2008
Tarnished Bellwether: Industry Feels Pain of California Slowdown
The Golden State has lost its economic luster, triggering serious consequences for retailers and vendors.
— May 6, 2008
Industry Sheds Jobs in April
The common theme running through the U.S. Labor Department's employment report was the loss of jobs â¿¿ in the apparel and textile industry, the retail...
— May 5, 2008
The Pressure Is On: Retail Anxiety Builds As Economy Weakens
Fear plus frustration equals premature ¿ and aggressive ¿ markdowns.
— May 5, 2008
Bebe Income Falls
Hurt by sluggish sales, Bebe Stores Inc. posted a 35.4 percent drop in third-quarter earnings that was in line with Wall Street expectations.
— May 2, 2008
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Southwest Business Picks Up Steam
Spring business started late in Texas as unseasonably cool weather impacted shopping in March.
— Apr 29, 2008
Price Key At The Major Stores
"There is only resistance to high price when the prices on a relative basis seem out of line," said Gold of Bergdorf's.
— Apr 29, 2008
