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Salary Transparency’s Impact On the Future of Labor
With salary ranges being required in more areas, how can executives use these new laws to better their hiring practices?
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Adam Zaki
| February 3, 2023
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Making Capital Investment Decisions in an Omnichannel World
For the retail CFO, getting a better return on capital in the omnichannel era requires new ways of thinking.
By
Josh Chernoff
| August 28, 2017
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Strategy
Unusual Retailer Thrives Despite Industry Doldrums
Purchasing Power, a combined retailer and employee benefits provider, is insulated from swings in the economy, its CFO says.
By
David McCann
| May 16, 2017
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Strategy
Macy’s Earnings Drop 40% on Sluggish Sales
The retailer's "old-fashioned brands are not what millenials want," one analyst says as its same-store sales fall 6.1% in the first quarter.
By
Katie Kuehner-Hebert
| May 11, 2016
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Technology
Wal-Mart Sues Visa Over Chip Card Verification
The retailer says Visa is encouraging fraud by requiring it to allow customers to verify transactions with a signature rather than a PIN.
By
Matthew Heller
| May 11, 2016
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Financial Performance
Tiffany Beats Q4 Estimates But Strong Dollar Bites
The luxury goods company predicts sales and earnings growth will continue to be pressured by the strength of the dollar and an uncertain economy.
By
Katie Kuehner-Hebert
| March 18, 2016
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Strategy
Sports Authority Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The retailer plans to close 30% of its stores as it slims down to cope with increased competition and substantial debt.
By
Matthew Heller
| March 2, 2016
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Strategy
Lowe’s to Acquire Canada’s Rona for $2.3B
The home improvement giant is hoping to avoid the political complications that helped derail its 2012 offer for Rona.
By
Katie Kuehner-Hebert
| February 3, 2016
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Turnarounds
American Apparel Wins Bankruptcy Showdown
A judge says the retailer can proceed with its bankruptcy exit plan, leaving founder Dov Charney out in the cold.
By
Matthew Heller
| January 25, 2016
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Strategy
Sports Authority Working on Deal With Lenders
Moody's says there is a "high probability" the retailer could default after missing a key $20 million interest payment last week.
By
Katie Kuehner-Hebert
| January 22, 2016
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People
J. Crew Names Retail Veteran as New CFO
Michael Nicholson takes over as finance chief as the retailer works to correct operational missteps that have hurt sales.
By
Katie Kuehner-Hebert
| December 4, 2015
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Strategy
Kroger Expands in Midwest With Roundy’s Deal
The $178 million transaction continues Kroger's strategy of acquiring regional supermarket chains to further growth.
By
Katie Kuehner-Hebert
| November 11, 2015
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Strategy
Walgreens Buys Rite Aid for $9.4 Billion
The combination of two of the three largest U.S. drug store chains continues a wave of industry consolidation spurred by the Affordable Care Act.
By
Katie Kuehner-Hebert
| October 28, 2015
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Strategy
Bridgestone Buys Pep Boys for $835 Million
The $15-a-share deal expands Tokyo-based Bridgestone's network of U.S. tire and auto service centers by more than a third.
By
Katie Kuehner-Hebert
| October 26, 2015
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Strategy
Wal-Mart Shares Tumble on Earnings Forecast
The stock suffers its worst fall since February 2000 as the retailer issues a gloomy outlook for 2017 that underscores investor concerns.
By
Katie Kuehner-Hebert
| October 14, 2015
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Strategy
Wal-Mart Lays Off 450 Workers at Arkansas HQ
The retailer says it is aligning home office staff with its priorities of growing e-commerce sales and improving the shopping experience at its stores.
By
Katie Kuehner-Hebert
| October 2, 2015
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