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News & Analysis

An Unlikely Type of Store is Expected to Defy the Curse Plaguing Retail and Crush Black Friday

"This year, dollar stores are predicted to pull off a Black Friday win for two reasons."

News & Analysis

An Unlikely Type of Store is Expected to Defy the Curse Plaguing Retail and Crush Black Friday

"This year, dollar stores are predicted to pull off a Black Friday win for two reasons."


China

Singles' Day vs Black Friday: Which is the Bigger Opportunity for Fashion?

Pre-holiday shopping events like Singles' Day and Black Friday are expected to generate billion of dollars in sales this year, but which of the two represents the bigger opportunity for fashion brands?

China

Singles' Day vs Black Friday: Which is the Bigger Opportunity for Fashion?

Pre-holiday shopping events like Singles' Day and Black Friday are expected to generate billion of dollars in sales this year, but which of the two represents the bigger opportunity for fashion brands?


News & Analysis

Why Black Friday Is Losing Prominence During the 2016 Holiday Shopping Season

"Traditionally the single-biggest sales day of the year, the shopping holiday has morphed into a month-long event — causing retailers to adapt their

News & Analysis

Why Black Friday Is Losing Prominence During the 2016 Holiday Shopping Season

"Traditionally the single-biggest sales day of the year, the shopping holiday has morphed into a month-long event — causing retailers to adapt their


News & Analysis

Can Retailers Do Badly Out of Black Friday?

"Without measures in place to ensure solid infrastructure and accurate predictions in terms of stock, the event can be catastrophic for retailers.

News & Analysis

Can Retailers Do Badly Out of Black Friday?

"Without measures in place to ensure solid infrastructure and accurate predictions in terms of stock, the event can be catastrophic for retailers.


Financial Markets

Short Sellers Shopped for Macy's Stock Ahead of Black Friday

Short sellers shopping for overpriced stocks snapped up shares of beleaguered department store Macy's heading into Black Friday.

Financial Markets

Short Sellers Shopped for Macy's Stock Ahead of Black Friday

Short sellers shopping for overpriced stocks snapped up shares of beleaguered department store Macy's heading into Black Friday.


Retail

US Holiday Sales on Track amid Online Boost

US holiday shopping is on track for a modest 3.7 percent rise this year after strong turnout during the Thanksgiving and Black Friday weekend, thanks to strong online sales.

Retail

US Holiday Sales on Track amid Online Boost

US holiday shopping is on track for a modest 3.7 percent rise this year after strong turnout during the Thanksgiving and Black Friday weekend, thanks to strong online sales.


Retail

US Store Sales Down Slightly for Thanksgiving and Black Friday

Sales at US brick-and-mortar stores on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday were down slightly from last year, but the performance was still seen as strong in a holiday shopping season where discounts spread well beyond the weekend and many shoppers moving to the web.

Retail

US Store Sales Down Slightly for Thanksgiving and Black Friday

Sales at US brick-and-mortar stores on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday were down slightly from last year, but the performance was still seen as strong in a holiday shopping season where discounts spread well beyond the weekend and many shoppers moving to the web.


Retail

Online Sales Surge Ahead of Brick-and-Mortar Retailers’ Big Day

US e-commerce sales surged on Thanksgiving, raising questions about how many shoppers will show up for brick-and-mortar promotions on Black Friday, the traditional kickoff to the holiday season.

Retail

Online Sales Surge Ahead of Brick-and-Mortar Retailers’ Big Day

US e-commerce sales surged on Thanksgiving, raising questions about how many shoppers will show up for brick-and-mortar promotions on Black Friday, the traditional kickoff to the holiday season.


Retail

Protesters Threaten to Target Chicago’s Premier Shopping District

Protesters threatened to disrupt Black Friday shopping along the Midwest’s most luxurious stretch of retail in response to the release of a video showing a white Chicago police officer fatally shooting a black teenager 16 times.

Retail

Protesters Threaten to Target Chicago’s Premier Shopping District

Protesters threatened to disrupt Black Friday shopping along the Midwest’s most luxurious stretch of retail in response to the release of a video showing a white Chicago police officer fatally shooting a black teenager 16 times.


Retail

Macy’s Stock Is on Sale Along With Its Sweaters, CEO Says

Macy’s Inc., the largest US department-store chain, may be offering investors a deal on more than just clothes on Black Friday.

Retail

Macy’s Stock Is on Sale Along With Its Sweaters, CEO Says

Macy’s Inc., the largest US department-store chain, may be offering investors a deal on more than just clothes on Black Friday.


Retail

Black Friday or Not, We Can Still Shop Like Crazy

Black Friday may be getting tired, but buying stuff that's on sale probably isn't.

Retail

Black Friday or Not, We Can Still Shop Like Crazy

Black Friday may be getting tired, but buying stuff that's on sale probably isn't.


Retail

Does Anyone Expect to Pay Full Price Anymore?

Post-recession, retailers started discounting as a way of winning over a more cautious consumer. As Black Friday caps off a season of slow sales, BoF asks, is discounting bad for business?

Retail

Does Anyone Expect to Pay Full Price Anymore?

Post-recession, retailers started discounting as a way of winning over a more cautious consumer. As Black Friday caps off a season of slow sales, BoF asks, is discounting bad for business?