Pier 1 Imports data reflects a bleak outlook for shareholders and stores Pier 1 has an earnings call very soon, and the dreaded "retail apocalypse" that has affected Forever 21, American Eagle, Kate Spade, Lululemon, Chico's, and more could rear its ugly head once again. Jared Russo 9.25.19 2:26 PM Innovation
Chico's should've taken that buyout offer (that's what the data says at least) Chico's had a buyout offer once upon a time, and now, things are not looking so hot. Stores are closing, hiring is down, discounts are up, and our eyebrows are raised. Jared Russo 8.27.19 3:45 PM Innovation
Lowe's goes on massive part-time hiring spree right after laying off thousands The home-improvement retailer's stock is soaring on positive earnings as it shucks off full-time workers and goes on a part-time hiring spree. Joshua Fruhlinger 8.21.19 2:20 PM Innovation
A toilet paper CEO who drowned his company with an ill-fated expansion is now in even deeper sh*t A judge greenlit a bankruptcy trustee’s case against Jeffrey Schoen, potentially making him liable for tens of millions of dollars in damages. Christie Smythe 3.18.22 9:02 PM Markets
Nordstrom's earnings report looms, will it manage to stave off the retail apocalypse? Nordstrom is facing the same challenges as downmarket clothing retailers - can the power of its brand overcome dwindling social attention? Jared Russo 8.20.19 3:15 PM Innovation
Half of all the remaining Sears and Kmarts have a Walmart or Target less than a mile away As Kmart and Sears struggle to remain open, we look at what's left of the two chains, and how closures may benefit Target and Walmart. Joshua Fruhlinger 8.7.19 8:02 PM Markets
Is Pier 1 done? Discounts skyrocket as company executes reverse stock split A 1-for-20 reverse stock split, several rounds of store closures, and a curious change in discounting all point to Pier 1 Imports possibly throwing in the towel James Mattone 6.26.19 9:25 PM Markets
No one knows who’s on the hook if a DAO gets sued Believers say DAOs are the future of work, but it’s not clear who gets held accountable if something goes wrong. Doug Bailey 3.16.22 4:37 PM Crypto