by Mike Duff | Jun 9, 2026 | Retail Articles
Import volumes at major U.S. container ports are expected to rise year over year in June as retailers bring merchandise into the country ahead of potential tariff increases and higher shipping costs, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report from the National...
by Mike Duff | Jun 9, 2026 | Retail Articles
Total and core retail sales rose in May despite high gas prices and ongoing inflation, as consumers adjusted to economic conditions, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation. Total retail sales in May, with automobile dealers...
by Mike Duff | Jun 8, 2026 | Retail Articles
Saks Global Enterprises has received approval of its plan of reorganization from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, paving the way for it to exit Chapter 11 in the coming weeks with a strengthened financial foundation. The plan...
by Mike Duff | Jun 8, 2026 | Retail Articles
In a letter to customers, Bed Bath & Beyond executive chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis detailed plans to lower prices at The Container Store and more closely align the retailer with Bed Bath & Beyond. The emailed letter included an electronic version of Bed...
by Mike Duff | Jun 8, 2026 | Retail Articles
Amazon has launched Designing Merch with Alexa for Shopping, an AI-powered feature that allows consumers to create customized designs for tumblers, apparel and other products using simple text prompts. The launch expands Amazon’s use of AI beyond product...