Source: Dollar General waving the white flag in battle for Family Dollar by Jennifer Thomas at Charlotte Business Journal. “It seems that Dollar General is throwing in the towel when it comes to acquiring Family Dollar. The company did not raise its bid or offer any reassurance to Family Dollar shareholders that the deal […]
Holiday sales increase 4 percent: NRF by Krystina Gustafson at CNBC. “Weaker-than-expected retail sales data shook investor confidence on Wednesday, as sales failed to reflect the boost from a steep drop in gasoline prices that many were expecting.” Read more Drop in December retail sales adds doubt to strength of U.S. economy by […]
Home Depot’s Frank Blake Accepts Gold Medal award from NRF by Sarah Rand at NRF. “Frank Blake…gave a humble acceptance speech, saying he didn’t belong on a list with retail legends like Costco founder Jim Sinegal and Macy’s Chairman and CEO Terry Lundgren…Blake recalled his advice to The Home Depot board of directors when […]
Former Walmart CEO Bill Simon on CNBC by Tom DiChristopher. “Gas is an emotional purchase, as you know. People drive all the way across town for 2 or 3 cents a gallon. And now with gas at about half of what it was a year ago, I think consumer confidence is really starting to […]
Amazon quick to issue refunds for returned products by Spencer Soper at SF Gate. “The Seattle company takes 1.3 days on average to return cash, the quickest among online stores, according to research from StellaService, which tracks e-commerce data.” Read more Obama to propose 30-day notification requirement for companies victimized by hackers at […]
Target.com: 60% of Traffic Came from Mobile Over Holiday Season by Nick Halter at Minn./St. Paul Business Journal. “…up from just 25 percent last holiday season.” Read more ShopperTrak: Sales at 1,000 retail chains nationwide rose 4.6% to $270.1 billion in November and December, ShopperTrak, a Chicago technology company, said Thursday. The results […]
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Friday Tipsheet: Target: US Cuts Next | D.Gen White Flag? | Kroger Eyes Acquisition
/in Eye-on-RetailSource: Dollar General waving the white flag in battle for Family Dollar by Jennifer Thomas at Charlotte Business Journal. “It seems that Dollar General is throwing in the towel when it comes to acquiring Family Dollar. The company did not raise its bid or offer any reassurance to Family Dollar shareholders that the deal […]
Thursday Tipsheet: H.Depot in Court Fri. | Boxed Raises $25M | Etsy Eyes $300M IPO | ‘Walmart Cowboy’
/in Eye-on-RetailHoliday sales increase 4 percent: NRF by Krystina Gustafson at CNBC. “Weaker-than-expected retail sales data shook investor confidence on Wednesday, as sales failed to reflect the boost from a steep drop in gasoline prices that many were expecting.” Read more Drop in December retail sales adds doubt to strength of U.S. economy by […]
Wednesday Tipsheet: H.Depot’s Blake is Gold | Buy Dunnhumby | Amazon ‘Tricks’
/in Eye-on-RetailHome Depot’s Frank Blake Accepts Gold Medal award from NRF by Sarah Rand at NRF. “Frank Blake…gave a humble acceptance speech, saying he didn’t belong on a list with retail legends like Costco founder Jim Sinegal and Macy’s Chairman and CEO Terry Lundgren…Blake recalled his advice to The Home Depot board of directors when […]
Tuesday Tipsheet: Ex-Wmart CEO on CNBC | Target Express in Philly? | Wayfair +51%
/in Eye-on-RetailFormer Walmart CEO Bill Simon on CNBC by Tom DiChristopher. “Gas is an emotional purchase, as you know. People drive all the way across town for 2 or 3 cents a gallon. And now with gas at about half of what it was a year ago, I think consumer confidence is really starting to […]
Monday Tipsheet: Amazon=Quick Refunds | D.Tree Divest 300 | Wgreen New Logo
/in Eye-on-RetailAmazon quick to issue refunds for returned products by Spencer Soper at SF Gate. “The Seattle company takes 1.3 days on average to return cash, the quickest among online stores, according to research from StellaService, which tracks e-commerce data.” Read more Obama to propose 30-day notification requirement for companies victimized by hackers at […]
Friday Tipsheet: Target.com=60% Mobile | F.Dol Tears | Wmart No To Shotgun Pic
/in Eye-on-RetailTarget.com: 60% of Traffic Came from Mobile Over Holiday Season by Nick Halter at Minn./St. Paul Business Journal. “…up from just 25 percent last holiday season.” Read more ShopperTrak: Sales at 1,000 retail chains nationwide rose 4.6% to $270.1 billion in November and December, ShopperTrak, a Chicago technology company, said Thursday. The results […]