Retail Executive News

12/22/2011 - 12:21pm
“Super Saturday” Spending Breaks Record

By Craig Johnson, Customer Growth Partners

12/21/2011 - 5:54pm
ShopperTrak report: Holiday sales increase 22% for week ending Dec. 17

A report released by ShopperTrak found that holiday shoppers boosted sales 21.7% over the previous week and 1.3% over the same week last year.

12/21/2011 - 5:46pm
American Eagle debuts in three international markets

American Eagle Outfitters announced that it has opened stores in three new international markets — Morocco, Jordan and Egypt.

12/21/2011 - 5:42pm
Study uncovers lack of cyber safety among mobile users

A study released by the National Cyber Security Alliance and McAfee revealed a false sense of cyber security for mobile users.

12/21/2011 - 11:16am
Consumer poll: 25% of Americans haven’t started holiday shopping yet

The Consumer Reports Holiday Poll released Wednesday found that a quarter of adults in the United States had yet to begin their holiday shopping as of Dec. 19, compared with 17% last year.

12/20/2011 - 6:07pm
ComScore reports busiest week ever for online sales

Shoppers spent 14% more for online holiday spending during the week ending Dec. 18, according to comScore.

12/20/2011 - 5:45pm
General Growth approves spinoff of Rouse properties

General Growth Properties said its board approved the spinoff of its Rouse Properties Inc. subsidiary, to consist of 30 regional shopping centers in 19 states.

12/20/2011 - 11:19am
Talbots rejects buyout offer from Sycamore Partners

Talbots Inc. has rejected a buyout offer from private-equity firm Sycamore Partners its biggest shareholder, saying the bid “substantially” undervalues the company.

12/19/2011 - 10:42pm
Visa Survey: 77% of Americans haven’t finished shopping

A new survey conducted this past weekend by Visa Inc. shows that 77% of consumers still need to buy holiday gifts this week.

12/19/2011 - 12:05pm
Bi-Lo acquires Winn-Dixie, takes chain private

Grocer Bi-Lo LLC said that it has acquired southern supermarket chain Winn-Dixie, in a $560 million transaction that will take Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. private and create the largest grocery operator in the South.

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