The changing face of retail
COMMENT: US retail faces a leaner future
This year, thousands of retail outlets across the US will shut their doors as companies rationalise their store portfolios in…
US: Retailers’ March 2009 sales roundup
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' March 2009 sales results. The list will be…
HONG KONG: Top industry executive calls for retail rescue
A sourcing boss for US retailer JCPenney says the US government should consider the country's troubled retail sector for a…
US: January retail sales in surprise increase
US retail sales in January were marginally up on December’s figures as shoppers targeted post-Christmas bargains, according to the National…
US: Retail body hits out at stimulus bill, sees tough 2009
The National Retail Federation (NRF) says the proposed US economic stimulus package is unlikely to boost consumer spending, and that…
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US: Retail recovery expected by final quarter – NRF
The US National Retail Federation is projecting that retail industry sales in 2009 will decrease 0.5% compared to last year,…