Trends and Analysis
Weak Comps Predicted for June
Cool weather and flagging confidence are seen hurting June sales results.
— Jul 9, 2009
CEO Confidence Rises in 2nd Quarter
The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence surged to 55 from 30 in the first quarter, and cost reductions are expected to lift profits.
— Jul 9, 2009
Retail Thriller: Stores Rush to Sell Michael Jackson Merchandise
T-shirts of Michael Jackson are flying off the shelf at Kitson, and A.B.S. is pushing Jackson-esque band jackets.
— Jul 8, 2009
Study Finds M&A Slump Continued in First Half
Value of deals decline less than their number, according to Mergermarket.
— Jul 8, 2009
WWD List: Windows of Opportunity
The top 10 emerging countries for global apparel retail expansion.
— Jul 2, 2009
Saks Stock Up 6.8 Percent Wednesday
S&P Retail Index dipped 0.3 percent Wednesday, but J.P. Morgan was bullish on luxe retailer Saks Fifth Avenue, lifting the company's stock.
— Jul 2, 2009

