Crippled Macy’s to Add 80,000 Holiday Workers
Macy's says it will add 80,000 workers for the holidays, mostly in distribution and warehouse operations as the company prepares the logistics for e-commerce sales.
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Will Target’s Hiring Announcement for Holidays Be Harbinger for Retail?
The announcement this week that Target is hiring 100,000 seasonal workers for the holidays might be the first of other encouraging hiring announcements from retailers for the holiday season.
Can Retail Actually Grow Holiday Jobs This Year?
The strength of retail sales in the fourth quarter of each year is a benchmark for how well the U.S. consumer economy is doing. Over the past ten years, the number of jobs added…
Target Plans to Add Over 40% More Jobs This Holiday Season
Target saw its shares make a handy gain on Wednesday after the company announced its plans for hiring seasonal help.
JC Penney Short Interest Soars by 21 Million Shares
A large number of investors believe that J.C. Penney will continue to have trouble surviving in an extremely crowded retail market in which it has been eaten alive by competition.
As Target Cuts Prices, Will Anyone Care?
Target's management may have miscalculated the benefit of sharp cuts in product prices. The cuts may hurt Target in two ways.
Why Zumiez Earnings Are So Great
Zumiez shares were up sharply since it reported its fiscal second-quarter financial results after the markets closed Thursday.
Kroger Q2 Earnings Not Enough to Impress Investors
Kroger released quarterly results that were essentially in line with expectations and offered guidance early Friday.
Why Kroger Earnings Can Stand Up to Amazon’s Onslaught
Grocery stores, among other industries, have been under attack by the unending onslaught of Amazon, especially after the Whole Foods acquisition.
Where Will Amazon Set Up Shop Next (and Add 50,000 Jobs)?
Amazon has opened a request for proposals from North American metro areas to compete for a second company headquarters location where Amazon could add 50,000 jobs to the local economy.
At Toys ‘R’ Us, Thousands of Jobs at Stake
Toys "R" Us may seek Chapter 11 protection. Traditionally, retailers that move into Chapter 11 shutter stores and fire workers.
Can Gap’s New Long-Term Strategy Pay Off?
What’s pushing Gap stock higher is a new long-term plan that the executive management team has put together. Investors seem pretty thrilled about this plan, but will it succeed?
Walmart Experts Pick Hottest Toys for Christmas
Walmart's panel of experts has picked its top 25 toys for the coming holiday season. Some perennial favorites made the cut as well as some first-timers.
Have You Ever Heard of Amazon’s Treasure Truck?
About a year and a half ago, Amazon kicked out a program it calls its Treasure Truck. The program is now available in 11 U.S. cities and we'd never heard of it. Had you?
Why Lululemon Stock Is Jumping After Hours
Yoga pants maker lululemon reported better-than-expected earnings and revenues, but the forecast for third quarter and full year are in line with analysts' consensus estimates.