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Penney posts bigger than expected loss, cuts outlook

NEW YORK — J.C. Penney reported a bigger-than-expected loss in its fiscal second quarter as a key sales metric fell …

Fashion firms upend design routine to focus on speed, trends

NEW YORK — Prototypes? Passe. Fashion company Betabrand saw that knitwear was a hot style in sneakers and wanted to …

Department stores making themselves over in beauty battle

NEW YORK — It’s the beauty aisles themselves getting makeovers now. Department stores are being forced to rethink how they …

Need an entry level job at a store? It can be harder now

NEW YORK -Asia Thomas knew she was at a disadvantage. It had been 16 years since she quit a job …

Toys R Us demise to have impact from toy makers to landlords

NEW YORK — The demise of Toys R Us will have a ripple effect on everything from toy makers to …

Macy’s tops 4Q expectations, optimistic outlook

NEW YORK —  Macy’s reported a better-than-expected gain for a key sales measure for the critical holiday period, as it …

Walmart launching new clothes brands, as Target, Amazon have

NEW YORK — Walmart is launching new private-label clothing brands, a move its rivals Target and Amazon have made as …

Stores make push in scan and go tech, hope shoppers adopt it

NEW YORK — Shoppers at self-checkout lanes scanning all their groceries after they’re done shopping? Old school. More stores are …

Walmart to launch new online home shopping experience

NEW YORK — Walmart is launching a new online home shopping experience in the coming weeks that will let shoppers …

Retail workers feel disruption from shifting shopper habits

NEW YORK — With new options and conveniences, there’s never been a better time for shoppers. As for workers … …

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