Trends and Analysis
Stores' Cost-Cutting May Transform Retail
Retail industry may be reshaped as Sears, Macy’s, Dillard’s, Penney's, Saks, Nordstrom, and Target cut a collective $668 million.
— Jun 15, 2009
At Piper Jaffray Conference, Retail Execs Take on the Economy
Speakers at Piper Jaffray retail conference discuss strategies like Internet marketing, expanding into new markets and streamlining inventory.
— Jun 12, 2009
WWD List: The Most Competitive Retailers
The most competitive retailers ranked by W Scores, which incorporates economic performance and consumer satisfaction.
— Jun 11, 2009
Beige Book Notes Some Retail Improvement
Stocks fall Wednesday on weak Treasury auction and dip in crude oil inventories.
— Jun 11, 2009
Luxury and Necessity: Redefining Values
Study tries to see around the post-recession curve.
— Jun 10, 2009
Job Index Up for First Time in 16 Months
Conference Board Monday reported the first improvement in its Employment Trends Index in 16 months, but still expects double-digit unemployment.
— Jun 9, 2009
Retail Stocks Up Against Ceiling
The S&P Retail Index inched up 0.6 percent, or 1.91 points Monday.
— Jun 9, 2009
