Trends and Analysis
Milan Buyers Upbeat, But Thrifty
Retailer buyers appreciated the sexy and strong silhouettes on the Milan runways.
— Mar 4, 2009
Fashion Crowd Buckles Down on Spending
Showgoers in Bryant Park, from the fashion set to heiress Nicky Hilton, discover frugality.
— Feb 24, 2009
Web Sites 'Out' Deadbeat Stores
Vendors are anonymously posting their gripes about retail accounts on sites like Retaildish.com.
— Feb 16, 2009
General Growth Debt Deadline Extended
Debt payments still loom for the real estate giant General Growth, which has a portfolio of more than 200 malls.
— Feb 3, 2009
Cash Remains King for Credit Ratings
Fitch study finds outside funding harder to come by.
— Jan 27, 2009
Washington Stores Expect Boost From Obama
Inaugural events and crowds will bring in sales to retailers in Washington, D.C.
— Jan 15, 2009
Holiday Hangover: Stores Slash Outlooks After Horrid Comps
When even Wal-Mart Stores Inc. falls short of expectations, the depth of the consumer slowdown can no longer be denied.
— Jan 8, 2009

