A five-day strike by Starbucks baristas had closed 59 stores as of Monday afternoon, according to…
Retail and wholesale
American consumers feeling less confident in December, Conference Board says
American consumers are feeling less confident in December, a business research group says. The Conference Board…
Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family and Mexican retail group for $6.25B
Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members…
The Container Store, buffeted by rough housing market, seeks bankruptcy protection
NEW YORK — The Container Store has filed for bankruptcy protection as the storage and organizational…
Party City to close its stores as company files for bankruptcy
LOS ANGELES — For nearly 40 years, customers flocked to Party City for Halloween costumes, favors…
Big Lots conducts going-out-of-business sales after sale of company falls through
NEW YORK — Discount chain Big Lots is conducting going–out-of-business sales at its remaining locations after…
Starbucks workers plan strikes that could spread to hundreds of US stores by Christmas Eve
Workers at Starbucks stores plan to go on a five-day strike starting Friday to protest lack…
76ers win city council nod to build $1.3B downtown stadium and leave South Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers won city council approval on Thursday for a $1.3 billion downtown…
Retail sales rose at healthy pace last month in latest sign of US economy’s health
WASHINGTON — Consumers stepped up their spending at retail stores last month, providing a boost to…
Retail sales rose at healthy pace last month in latest sign of the US economy's health
Retail sales rose at healthy pace last month in latest sign of the US economy’s health