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Moody’s: 2019 will be another tough year for department stores

March 12, 2019

Via: Retail Dive

Department stores will continue to face major challenges in 2019, at a time when the economy seems to be slipping somewhat and threatening to undermine relatively healthy consumer confidence. Moody’s noted that inventory declines will help these players. But Instinet […]


Retail Types, Stores

What will Sears look like on the other side of bankruptcy?

February 6, 2019

Via: Retail Dive

A bankruptcy filing from one of the most iconic U.S. retailers was bound to be unique. But the series of events that have played out over the last several months have resulted in polarizing perceptions of what the future holds […]


Retail Types, Stores

Lampert wins back Sears with bid topping $5B

January 16, 2019

Via: Retail Dive

It appears Lampert has saved Sears. But not everyone is cheering. Creditors, some of which have been skeptical from the get-go, are reportedly organizing to throw a wrench in the plan, and workers rights activists are wary about whether Lampert […]


Retail Types, Stores

Sears owes these 7 suppliers — and many more — millions in payments

October 25, 2018

Via: Retail Dive

A decade of falling revenues and store closures raised red flags for Sears’ suppliers. “I suspect, but cannot confirm, it was risky for suppliers to sell their products through Sears,” Peter Edlund, senior vice president at DiCentral, a supply chain […]


Retail Types, Stores

Sears reportedly readies possible bankruptcy

October 10, 2018

Via: Retail Dive

Guessing the month and year of a Sears bankruptcy has become something of a macabre parlor game across retail and the financial world. Few will likely be surprised by the news of any potential filing, though if it comes soon, […]