Total spending on Easter-related items is expected to reach $15.9 billion this year, down from last spring's forecast of $17.2 billion, according to the National Retail Federation's annual Easter Spending Survey. The average American who celebrates the holiday is expected to spend an average of...
In pursuing its lofty international trade agenda, the Obama administration has been courting labor unions, long the strongest supporters of the president but also perhaps the strongest skeptics of expanded free trade....
Deckers Outdoor Corporation announced the appointment of two senior executives who will play key roles in supporting the continued build-out of the company's Omni-Channel infrastructure and resources. ...
Former CEO and President of Shoe Carnival Mark Lemond has died. Lemond worked at the company for 25 years, before he retired in 2012. ...
The Jones Group Inc. announced that, at a special meeting, The Jones Group shareholders overwhelmingly voted to approve the agreement pursuant to which affiliates of Sycamore Partners will acquire The Jones Group for $15.00 per share in cash, or a total transaction value of approximately...
Froman said at a congressional hearing Thursday that lack of what is formally called Trade Promotion Authority won't slow work on an agenda that includes the 12-nation Transpacific Partnership and a separate deal with Europe....
"We knew our customers were thinking about their shopping journey very differently," Katz said. "She is currently thinking about how she's using her mobile phone, her tablet and using that all together." Neiman Marcus purchased 5,000 iPhones to give to sales associates who would communicate...
According to The NPD Group, a global information company, 2013 total basketball footwear* retail sales reached $3.3 billion, a 19 percent increase over 2012. Strong 2013 Sales Continue into 2014, with Kids Segment Driving Double-Digit Growth...
This decision was reached after much consideration and discussion with my family. Serving in Congress is the great honor of my professional life. I am deeply grateful to the people of the 4th Congressional District for placing their trust in me....
As of March 1, 2014, consolidated merchandise inventories increased 24.8 percent to $304.2 million compared to $243.8 million as of March 2, 2013. The increase resulted primarily from the start-up of Macy’s business. For Finish Line, merchandise inventories increased 0.2 percent....