Retail

Apple shut down its Hong Kong stores early Monday over concerns related to escalating violence, according to reports.

L.L. Bean is preparing to open its first Canadian store.

Retailer JCPenney has reportedly hired advisers to examine debt restructuring opportunities, sources told Reuters.

The Wisconsin-based retailer -- which was purchased by Sun Capital Partners in 2005 for $1.1 billion -- filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy at the beginning of January.

Nike alleges that Leonard violated the terms of his contract with the company by using the logo on non-Nike apparel with the company’s permission.

Walmart is reorganizing leadership as it works to integrate its online enterprise with its physical stores, according to a new report.

Sneaker-maker Converse and retailer Chinatown Market had a colorful trick up their sleeve when collaborating on a new type of kicks.

Dressbarn announced Thursday that it will close 62 stores in July and August, with nine closing in July and 53 in August.

What was meant to be a two-day pop-up event in New York to showcase a 99 cent sneaker collaboration between Arizona Iced Tea and Adidas reportedly turned ugly Thursday morning, leading to injuries, arrests and the closure of the event, officials said.

Retailers are gearing up for back-to-school shopping, and parents in students in many states will be able to pick up their supplies without having to pay any state sales taxes.

Toys “R” Us is hoping to bring some joy to the holiday season with two new permanent stores — part of its major comeback after shuttering more than 700 stores in the U.S. in 2018.

Arizona Iced Tea is breaking into the sneaker business, revealing on social media its collaboration with Adidas.

Looking for work? Kohl’s said it’s hiring an early wave of season workers at almost twice as many stores as last year.

Even before Amazon Prime Day was over, many people appeared to be trying to cancel their memberships, according to new data. 

Amazon has faced allegations of anti-competitive practices in recent months amid concerns that it could use sales data from its third-party platform to develop target product offerings.

IKEA plans to close its only U.S. factory site and shift operations to Europe.

Large U.S. retailers, classified as companies with $1 billion or more in annual sales, experienced a 64 percent spike in e-commerce compared to a typical Monday.

eBay has dropped a number of deals Monday and Tuesday as a direct competition to Amazon’s Prime Day.

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