How Amazon Buyout of Whole Foods Challenges Wal-Mart
Whole Foods shares were halted in early trading Friday after some Earth-shattering news hit the market. Amazon.com is making an incredibly ambitious purchase and buying out the organic grocer.
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Is This the Death of Grocery Stores — All Over Again?
Kroger appears to be having its worst day, after reporting earnings. However, this is not the only stock suffering as a few other national chains are feeling the burn as well.
Kroger Earnings Aren’t Enough to Balance Out Guidance
Kroger reported its fiscal first-quarter financial results and updated guidance before the markets opened on Thursday.
Father’s Day Spending Expected to Top $15 Billion
Father's Day retail spending is expected to to reach a record $15.5 billion, according to the National Retail Federal.
Weak Auto Sales, Falling Gasoline Price Push Retail Sales to 16-Month Low
Declining vehicle sales and the tumbling price of gasoline weighed on May retail sales, which sank to the weakest reading in 16 months.
German Grocer Aldi Ups US Ante, Plans to Raise Store Total to 2,500
German grocery store chain Aldi is placing a huge bet on future growth by announcing that it plans to expand by 900 stores to 2,500 by the end of 2022, an announcement that got…
Will Nordstrom Take Itself Private?
Nordstrom watched its shares make a handy gain on Thursday after it was announced that members of the Nordstrom family may be looking to take this company private.
Sears to Close 72 More Stores?
Sears is reportedly closing another 72 stores in an effort to reduce expenses and help get its balance sheet back in order.
Wal-Mart Counterfeit Problem
Wal-Mart has one of the largest online retail businesses in the world. That means counterfeit products have become a major challenge.
Why Conn’s Bottom-Line Beat Was Not Enough for Investors
Although Conn's reported fiscal first-quarter financial results that were more or less in line with expectations, this was not enough for investors.
Analysts Find Gold, Dross in Retail Stocks
Analysts at Gordon Hackett Research Advisors have reviewed the portfolio of retail stocks and offered comments on the firm's ratings and price targets.
After Earnings, Are Analysts Kicking Michael Kors While It’s Down?
New York-based luxury fashion company Michael Kors has been the victim of an incredibly challenging retail environment, and it doesn’t seem like the latest earnings helped out.
How to Tell If Your Mall May Close
A recent report has forecast that as many as a quarter of American malls will close in the next five years. How can you tell if your favorite mall will close?
It’s Getting Harder to Find a RadioShack If You Have Tech Questions
It is getting increasingly difficult for gadget geeks to get queries resolved at a RadioShack store. That’s because the consumer electronics retailer shuttered more than 1,000 stores over the Memorial Day weekend.
Wal-Mart Warehouse Clearance, Another Threat to Competition
When Wal-Mart slashes prices for a national warehouse clearance sale, its competition has reason to be anxious.