Amazon Touts Prime Numbers
Amazon said Tuesday that its Amazon Prime subscription service shipped more than 5 billion items during 2017.
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Amazon to Buy Target in 2018: Analyst
Venture capital firm Loup Ventures has predicted that e-commerce giant Amazon will acquire brick-and-mortar retailer Target in 2018.
Are Amazon’s Private-Label Brands Worth Keeping?
Amazon currently offers more than 45 private-label brands that are expected to generate just a small fraction of the company's estimated 2017 revenue total of around $177 billion. Are they worth the effort?
Walmart Presses Rollbacks and Clearances for New Year
Now that holiday buying sprees have ended, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) appears to be in the midst of pushing out excess inventory. It has set a number of rollbacks and clearances just as…
How the Weather Affected Holiday Season Sales
Retail sales of seasonal clothing took a hit in the week before Christmas as warm weather covered most of the United States until the end of the week.
US 2017 Holiday Spending at Record Level
The 2017 holiday sales season racked up sales nearly 5% higher than last year and saw Americans spend a record number of dollars.
Amazon Reports Biggest Holiday Season Ever
Amazon announced Tuesday that the 2017 holiday shopping season was its biggest ever and that its own Echo Dot was the best-selling product for the season.
Walmart Offers eGift Cards for Tardy Shoppers
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) has come up with a program which allows late shoppers to saves face with their family and friends. The retailer’s eGift Cards alets people hand out presents which recipients…
Party City Jumps Deeper Into the Buyback Bandwagon
Party City shares made a handy gain early on Friday after the company announced a massive stock buyback. Party City is joining a growing group of companies repurchasing shares going into 2018.
Amazon Shares Ride Sideways During Holiday Season
That the stock of Amazon.com has barely moved over the past month is strange because many analysts believe the company will take a huge share of holiday sales.
Finish Line Earnings Off to a Running Start
Finish Line released better-than-expected fiscal third-quarter earnings report before the markets opened on Thursday.
Bed Bath & Beyond Stumbles Despite Strong Q3 Results
Bed Bath & Beyond reported better-than-expected fiscal third-quarter financial results late Wednesday but shares pulled back early Thursday.
More and More Retailers Filed for Bankruptcy in 2017
This past week, retail bankruptcies hit a six-year high of 50 so far in 2017. Those that have filed include Toys "R" Us, True Religion Apparel and Payless ShoeSource.
Toys ‘R’ Us Gets Ready to Announce Earnings
On December 21, bankrupt retailer Toys "R" Us will announce third-quarter earnings. The numbers likely will show that the company's dire situation has gotten worse.
Did Tencent and JD.com Just Alibaba-Proof Vipshop?
Vipshop saw its shares explode early on Monday after it was announced that Tencent and JD.com would be taking a massive stake in the company.