Barnes and Noble is heading into private ownership - this data could serve as a forecast Barnes and Noble is being taken off public markets — if Elliott Management's plan succeeds — and put with UK book retailer Waterstones to drive synergies. Jared Russo 8.28.19 4:27 PM Markets
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
El Salvador's small merchants see lure of Bitcoin riches snatched away as crypto prices crash Business owners began accepting Bitcoin after the country made it legal tender last year. But things haven’t gone smoothly. Jonathan Laguán 3.7.22 10:31 PM Crypto
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
Macy's loses Facebook followers but holds foot traffic as it sets to release earnings Macy's has weathered two world wars, a depression, and, so far, the retail apocalypse. Here's how its alternative data looks as it releases its latest earnings report. Joshua Fruhlinger 8.13.19 6:38 PM Innovation
Apple is on a hiring spree for its upcoming streaming service (retail, too) Hiring sprees for media streaming engineers shows that Apple is quickly building out its upcoming streaming service as it continues to lean into retail expansion. Joshua Fruhlinger 1.31.19 3:22 PM People
Made for Netflix scammers: 5 millennial fraudsters you wouldn’t believe if we made them up The true crime genre may most often focus on grisly murders, but the antics of these characters show why white collar crime can captivate us too. Abigail Rubenstein 3.7.22 5:45 PM Outcasts