Trends and Analysis
Wal-Mart Lauds Winning Model as May Sales Rise 9.8%
The Wal-Mart cheer may have been a little bit louder and a little bit stronger this year at the discounter's annual shareholders meeting.
— Jun 9, 2008
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ASR's Holiday Show Looks to Cost, Novelty
As the economy stumbles, budget-conscious items and screen-printed T-shirts topped retail buyers' lists at the holiday edition of the ASR trade show.
— Jun 4, 2008
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Searching for a Safe Haven for Spring
May market may have been rife with revelry and industry events, but lingerie basics, not fashion, were the top items on the menu.
— Jun 2, 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
Tax Rebate Checks: Will They Spend or Save?
Consumers began receiving their tax rebate checks last week, and at least one retailer is trying to live up to its motto of "saving people money so they can...
— May 5, 2008
Courtyard Caters to Women
The curtain will soon be raised on another Covent Garden retail act.
— May 5, 2008
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Industry Confronts Economic Fallout
Retailers and developers seek to sharpen operations and strategies during slowdown.
— May 5, 2008
