Sarasota Herald-Tribune seeks retail reporter
At a time when the retail industry is desperately trying to figure out what its future looks like, one thing is certain: Southwest Florida remains a mecca for new brands and experimentation because our people have money and love to shop. The Sarasota Herald-Tribune is looking for an engaging and enterprising reporter/columnist who loves retail […]
Business Insider seeks a retail reporter
Business Insider is hiring a reporter to join its retail team. The reporter will focus on social media, advertising, and the ways that America’s favorite brands use both to engage their customers. The retail reporter will have a familiarity with major consumer companies as well as the platforms these companies use to appeal to potential […]
Coverage: Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor face breach
A data breach at department store chains Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off Fifth and Lord & Taylor has compromised the personal information of customers who shopped at the stores. Matt O’Brien of the Associated Press had the news: The chains’ parent company, Canada-based Hudson’s Bay Co., announced the breach of its store payment systems on Sunday. […]
Coverage: Lowe’s CEO to leave once a replacement is found
Lowe’s Cos. announced Monday that CEO Robert Niblock will retire from the home improvement retailer as soon as the company finds a successor, sending its stock up 6 percent. Lauren Thomas of CNBC.com had the news: “After a 25-year career at Lowe’s, including 13 years as chairman and CEO, I am confident that it is the right time […]
Retail reporter leaves Philadelphia Inquirer
Retail reporter Suzette Parmley has left the Philadelphia Inquirer. She began her career at the Inquirer after internships at the Los Angeles Times and Boston Globe. She spent most of 2014 covering the collapse of Atlantic City’s economy, among other things. From 2006 to late 2013, she worked on the Inquirer’s business desk covering gaming and […]
Philadelphia Inquirer seeks a retail reporter
We’re the Philadelphia Media Network (PMN), the company behind the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Daily News and Philly.com. Our fast-changing newsroom is committed to telling great stories and deepening our connection with the communities we serve. We’re owned by the non-profit Lenfest Institute for Journalism, and we’re at the very center of the mission to create […]
Coverage: Dick’s Sporting Goods losing customers due to gun stance
Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO Ed Stack said the company’s decision to pull assault rifles from stores will affect the company’s financial performance over the long term due to lower sales and store traffic. Lauren Thomas of CNBC.com had the news: “The announcement we made two weeks ago is not going to be positive from a traffic and sales standpoint,” […]
Sarasota daily seeks retail reporter
At a time when the retail industry is desperately trying to figure out what its future looks like, one thing is certain: Southwest Florida remains a mecca for new brands and experimentation because our people have money and love to shop. The Sarasota Herald-Tribune is looking for an engaging and enterprising reporter/columnist who loves retail […]
Coverage: Macy’s stock soars on strong same-store sales
Department store Macy’s saw its stock rise by more than 12 percent in Tuesday trading after it reported that its January same-store sales rose by 3 percent, a sign that its turnaround plan is working. Lauren Thomas and Courtney Reagan of CNBC had the story: Some of Macy’s latest initiatives to get back to growth include closing unprofitable […]
Coverage: Toys ‘R’ Us to close 200 more stores, cut HQ staff
Struggling retailer Toys “R” Us Inc. plans to close another 200 stores and lay off a significant portion of its corporate staff following a disappointing holiday sales season. Lillian Rizzo and Paul Ziobro of The Wall Street Journal had the news: The Wayne, N.J., retailer recently had announced plans to close about 180 stores, affecting approximately 4,500 workers. […]
