THE PLAYERS People To Watch In 2018: Gilles Gosselin Atlantic Promotions/Starfrit President
PLAYER’S CREDENTIALS: No stranger to the housewares business, Gilles Gosselin has been with Atlantic Promotions,…
Author Greg Sleter
Target To Acquire Transportation Technology Company
Target Corp. has agreed to acquire Grand Junction, a transportation technology company, in a move the retailer said will improve and expand its delivery capabilities and accelerate investments and ongoing efforts to transform its supply chain.
Rick Carey, The Metal Ware Corporation
The August 14 edition of HOMEWORLD BUSINESS® revealed the 12th annual “Players,” people to watch in housewares during the next 12 months.
Macy’s Expands Exclusive Crux Electrics Collection
Sensio and Macy’s are teaming to raise the profile of the department store’s exclusive Crux brand of small electrics with the launch of the “Copperstyle Your Kitchen” sweepstakes.
Markdowns Negatively Impact Dillard’s Q2 Results
Second quarter net sales at Dillard’s were down as company officials pinned the decline on “significant markdowns” that were needed to help offset higher inventory levels.
Kohl’s Q2 Sales Top Analyst Estimates
Second quarter sales at Kohl’s were down slightly, but the retailer reported a jump in net income.
NRF: August Import Levels Could Be Record Setting
Import levels at the nation’s major ports continue to grow with August expected to be the busiest month on record, according to the National Retail Federation.
Office Depot Sees Revenue Drop In Q2
Second quarter sales at Office Depot were down as the office superstore retailer reported declines in its retail and business solutions divisions.
Pier 1 CFO Out, New CIO Named
Pier 1 Imports is on the hunt for a new chief financial officer following the announcement that Jeffrey Boyer will be leaving the company, effective October 3.
CVS Revenue Rises In Q2
Second quarter net revenue at CVS was up 4.5% as growth in the company’s pharmacy services segment offset declines in comparable store-based pharmacy sales and front end sales.