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Iconic 145-year-old fashion retailer could be taken over by Next
Next is reported to be interested in taking over the family-owned shoe retailer Russell & Bromley. Sky News reports that Next is working with advisory firm Retail Realisation on pursuing the 145-year-old shoe and bag retailer, which has 37 stores…
Out of stock': What went wrong at luxury retailer Saks?
On a recent January morning, tourists admired the rows of Balenciaga and Burberry handbags on display at Saks Fifth Avenue's flagship midtown Manhattan location. But a conversation on the second floor hinted at financial troubles at one of…
Market Week Ahead: Health Care, Retail, Aerospace Conferences
The first full week of January wrapped with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 at fresh highs. The Nasdaq also notched a weekly gain, but continues to consolidate below its late-October high. All in all, a healthy position for the…
Stock Movers: Retailers, Intel, Chipotle
Bloomberg journalists discuss today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for analysis on the companies making news on Wall Street. Bloomberg journalists discuss today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for…
All the retailers at risk of closing in 2026 as hundreds of stores face the axe
BRITAIN'S high streets face a grim start to the year as closures mount and potential administrations leave thousands of jobs hanging in the balance. If you thought last year was bad, 2026 is already shaping up to be a bloodbath for some of the…
Amazon plans first big-box retail store in Chicago suburb
Amazon has proposed building a big-box retail store in a Chicago suburb that would be larger than a Walmart Supercenter. It marks Amazon's latest physical retail experiment, after it launched bookstores, a chain of fashion stores, convenience marts…
Steam Machine pricing may have just leaked by retailer - and it's not cheap
When Valve announced the Steam Machine and Steam Frame in November 2025, the company declined to share pricing for either device. But we may have an idea of pricing thanks to a Czech retailer and some code snooping. Video games and consoles have…
Goodbye to 85-year old retailer as popular mall location permanently closes down
A POPULAR, 85-year-old retailer is closing a mall location in the next few days. Dillard's in Plano, Texas, will close between January 12 and January 25, affecting 93 jobs, according to a WARN notice. Your info will be used in accordance with our…
CZ Says U.S. Banks Are Buying Bitcoin While Retail Investors Panic Sell
Bitcoin's price action has remained choppy for weeks, reflecting a market struggling to find a clear direction. Since November 21, BTC has traded between $80,000 and $95,000, locking the asset into a roughly 20% range that has now lasted close to…
High street store to close 14 stores in 2026 as retail giant continues overhaul
A major department store has revealed plans to axe 14 more struggling outlets this year. Macy's is pressing on with a massive shake-up of its physical retail presence, as the American department store titan forges ahead with its recovery strategy.
A tale of two cities, two Isetans and a retail conundrum
Why is Isetan thriving in Tokyo while consolidating in Singapore? Its story holds lessons for all department stores. Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Jan 10, 2026, 05:00 AM A wealthy, impeccably groomed woman…
Retail Watch: The Broken Record combines love of music and good food
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A new Lehigh Valley restaurant is hoping to continue the legacy of a closed favorite and build its own unique identify. The Broken Record began a soft opening period in late December at 6776 Hamilton…
Accenture invests in retail focused AI company Profitmind
Accenture is betting that the future of retail will run through AI with an investment in Profitmind, an agent-based platform that automates pricing decisions, inventory management, and planning. 'Profitmind bridges the gap between insight and…
Steam Machine pricing soars past PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X in new retailer listing - 1TB SKU shatters $1,000 barrier
Valve has already unveiled the Steam Machine, but kept two crucial details under wraps: pricing and availability. While the launch date remains a mystery, Czech retailer Smarty broke the silence by listing the Steam Machine at $950 for the 512GB…
L.L.Bean taps retail executive as new president, CEO
L.L.Bean has promoted a longtime employee to be the next president and chief executive officer of the 114-year-old retail company based in Freeport. Greg Elder, who began working for L.L.Bean in 2007, will transition into the new roles in late…
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