What to Expect When Costco Reports
Costco is scheduled to release its fiscal fourth-quarter financial results after the markets close on Thursday.
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Barnes & Noble May Be For Sale but Is Still Dying
Who would buy Barnes & Noble and why? With its current sales trends and balance sheet, it is a wonder anyone would consider it.
Holiday Season Sales to Rise More Than 4%
The National Retail Federation said Wednesday that it expects holiday season shopping to rise by 4.3% to 4.8% over 2017 spending. That's higher than the five-year average, but less than last year's jump.
Debtors Decide to Bring Toys ‘R’ Us Back From the Brink
Toys "R" Us was thought to be dead in the water, but that seems to be turning around after its lenders decided to not go through with the bankruptcy auction of its brand, intellectual…
New JC Penney CEO Gets $6 Million Signing Bonus
New J.C. Penney Co. Inc. (NYSE: JCP) CEO Jill Soltau will get a $6 million bonus to head the extremely troubled retailer, less applicable withholding tax. She joins a company with a share price…
Pressured Amazon Boosts Minimum Wage to $15
Amazon raised its minimum wage to $15, above the level of several other major retailers. The Seattle, Washington-based e-commerce giant was recently accused of paying workers at levels that pushed workers below the poverty…
Amazon Boosts Minimum Pay to $15 an Hour
Amazon announced Tuesday morning that the company is raising its minimum wage for all U.S. employees to a minimum of $15 an hour. The change takes effect November 1. Some would say it's about…
How Big Is Amazon’s Counterfeit Problem
Amazon has been hit by a powerful new accusation of selling counterfeit goods. Caveat emptor.
You Can’t Start Your Black Friday Shopping Early at These 60 Retailers
A total of 60 major U.S. retailers have already announced that stores won't be open on Thanksgiving Day. More are expected to join the list in the next few weeks.
Sears Becomes a Penny Stock
Sears stock hit an all-time low under $1 a share on Friday. The company faces immediate liquidity troubles and unless it can lift its share price, a potential delisting by Nasdaq.
Walmart Shares Down 5% This Year as Amazon Rallies 68%
It seemed that Walmart shares were on the right track after its most recent earnings report. But its good quarter has been buried by Amazon's success.
Why Bed Bath & Beyond Is Thursday’s Big Earnings Loser
Bed Bath & Beyond shares tumbled after it released disappointing fiscal second-quarter financial results.
What Michael Kors Gets by Acquiring Versace
Michael Kors announced early on Tuesday that it would be acquiring the Italian luxury fashion house Gianni Versace and adding it to its portfolio. The combined company will be changing its name following the…
Why Ascena Retail Is Tuesday’s Big Earnings Winner
Ascena Retail Group released its fiscal fourth quarter financial results after the markets closed on Monday. The company said that it had $0.07 in earnings per share (EPS) and $1.77 billion in revenue, compared…
Sears Heads Towards Penny Stock Status
Sears has been circling the drain for some time now, but with its most recent move it’s looking to stave off bankruptcy yet again.