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Government Agency Hits Walmart With Pregnancy Discrimination Charges

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) which claims the world’s largest retailer “refused to accommodate workers’ pregnancy-related medical restrictions.” The suit is based on…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 8 years ago

Pier 1 Imports Gets Wrecked, CEO’s Plans Splinter

There may be retailers worst off than Pier 1 Imports, Inc (NYSE: PIR), but they can be counted on one hand. Very poor results knocked the stock to just above $1, down from a…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 8 years ago

Holiday Season Shoppers Set to Spend More This Year

Another forecast is in, this one from Deloitte, indicating that the 2018 holiday shopping season will be a good one for retailers. E-commerce is set to jump by double digits again and may total…

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

How Much Will Tariffs Hurt Walmart’s Profits?

Prolonged tariffs could undermine Walmart's financial results, and along with that its share price. This year's holidays, so critical to retailer profits, may be rough for Walmart.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 8 years ago

Did Amazon Just Target All Dollar-Store Shoppers?

Amazon announced a new "$10 and under" site today. The company has sold inexpensive goods for years, but now it is collecting some in a separate store and offering free shipping.

Jon C. Ogg · 8 years ago

Plenty of Americans Willing to Bank With Amazon

A new survey indicates that there would be plenty of Americans willing to do their basic banking with Amazon. Nearly two-thirds of Amazon Prime members said they would sign up.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

Plenty of Americans Willing to Bank With Amazon

A new survey indicates that there would be plenty of Americans willing to do their basic banking with Amazon. Nearly two-thirds of Amazon Prime members said they would sign up.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

How Amazon Is Breaking Into Small Business

Amazon shares dipped on Monday after it was announced that the e-commerce empire was opening a new store for customers to shop exclusively from U.S. small and medium-sized businesses selling on Amazon.

Chris Lange · 8 years ago

Double Upgrades in One Day for Auto Parts

The aging car population is expected to benefit auto parts retailers O'Reilly Automotive and Advance Auto Parts, according to analysts.

Jon C. Ogg · 8 years ago

Sears Shocks in Q2 Despite Massive Loss

Sears Holdings reported its fiscal second-quarter financial results after the markets closed on Thursday. In a surprising reaction to these results, investors sent shares higher even though this retail chain is on its last…

Chris Lange · 8 years ago