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Retailers
After reaching a buyout deal, Nordstrom will go private
Dec 24, 2024
The Nordstrom family will have a majority ownership stake.
Businesses are breathing new life into unused warehouse space
by
Justin Ho
Mar 8, 2024
Many businesses bulked up on warehouse space early in the pandemic. Now, storing extra inventory isn’t as important, and surplus warehouse space is being put to alternative uses.
The art of the private label brand
by
Matt Levin
Mar 5, 2024
And why Target considers them key to keeping customers spending.
Retailers are stuck in a cycle of constant sales
Jan 17, 2024
Once consumers adjust to a 24/7 promotion environment, it hard for companies to stop.
Bloated inventories are dragging down some sectors of the economy
by
Justin Ho
Jan 11, 2024
Clothing companies and bike stores are some businesses that still have excess inventory — and that has ripple effects through the economy.
Why retailers messed up their inventories so badly
Aug 18, 2022
Target, Walmart and others have struggled to keep up with changes in consumer buying and have had to predict demand further in advance.
For public good, not for profit.
How teen mall hot spot Claire’s went from bankruptcy to IPO filing
by
Reema Khrais
and Anais Amin
Aug 5, 2022
The chain has benefited from '90s fashion trends, a good supply chain and looking outside of malls, says Elizabeth Segran of Fast Company.
Spending is up, but consumer confidence isn't
Jul 15, 2022
Retail sales rose in June, yet inflation is still a factor in how and where people are willing to spend.
Return fees are happening because retailers are hurting
Jun 9, 2022
Americans sent back $760 billion worth of stuff last year. Now higher shipping costs and rising returns are hurting companies' bottom lines.