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February 13, 2013
Report: Retail imports to increase 8.5% in February

A report released Friday by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates estimated that retail imports will increase 8.5% in February, after a contract deal between the East Coast and Gulf Coast dockworkers is finalized.

December 13, 2012
Crisis averted, supply chains rebound in December as 2013 trouble looms

Cargo volumes at U.S. ports are forecast to increase 3.9% this month following a 5.6% decline in November. That’s the good news, but now retailers and suppliers have to worry about the possibility of a strike at East coast ports.

November 5, 2012
Gap Inc. donates $1M in cash and clothing to Sandy relief

Gap Inc. is donating more than $1 million to help victims of Hurricane Sandy, which struck the East Coast earlier this week and caused widespread damage and destruction.

October 1, 2012
Hess toy trucks now online

Hess toy truck commercials are something most East Coast residents can remember from their childhood.

September 10, 2012
Import cargo to increase 8.5% in September as strike worries mount

Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 8.5% in September compared with the same month last year, and strong increases are expected into the holiday season despite talk of a possible strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

September 6, 2011
Irene and BTS put Target on track

So far so good. The third quarter at Target is off to a solid start as Target reported a 4.1% same-store sales increase that was squarely in the middle of the company’s guidance range, which called for an increase in the low to mid single digits.

September 1, 2011
August sales weather hurricane, low consumer confidence

Despite low consumer confidence, the volatile economy and a hurricane, many retailers reported better-than-expected sales in August.

February 3, 2011
JCPenney disappoints, Dillard’s shines in January

Dillard’s was the clear winner in the department store category in January, posting a same-store sales increase of 6%, which edged results from both Macy’s and Saks.

December 15, 2010
Ikea adds solar power to two more U.S. stores

Ikea announced that it plans to install solar energy panels on two East Coast stores: Paramus, N.J. and Stoughton, Mass. Pending governmental permits, rooftop installation will begin in the new year, with completion expected in spring 2011.

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