Chico’s reports record Q2 earnings per share; revenue up 18% Chico's FAS reported a strong second quarter and raised its full-year outlook at a time when many  retailers are doing the opposite.

Express reported its fifth straight quarter of comp-sales gains but warned of “challenging macroeconomic conditions that worsened as the quarter progressed.”

Von Maur Department Store continues to expand its national footprint. The 150-year-old, family-owned retailer plans to open a two-level, 118,000-sq.-ft. store at South Hills Village, in Pittsburgh. Scheduled to open in fall 2024, the store will be Von Maur’s first location in Pennsylvania.

Dollar General continues to update its leadership team.

JGA is joining forces with ChaseDesign.

Consumers were more confident in August as they grew more optimistic about the economy and gas prices declined.    The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index increased in August to 103.2, up from 95.3

Calares is making another change in its C-suite.

Best Buy Q2 income, sales fall as consumers pull back in ‘uneven’ sales environment Best Buy’s second-quarter sales tumbled about 13% amid weaker demand amid inflation and changing spending patterns.

The fledgling union movement at REI has spread to the West Coast.

Alex and Ani has secured captial as it seeks new life post-bankruptcy.