Retailers are experimenting with different sizes, concepts and experiences in their newest flagship locations — and New York City is at the center of the action.

Holiday hiring is holding steady, but attracting and retaining talent remains a big challenge for retailers.

New York has passed a law that puts limits on what pet stores can sell. The state has officially banned the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits at retail pet stores in a move designed to end what it described as “the puppy mill-to-pet store pipeline and stop abusive breeders.” 

As the holiday shopping season enters into its final week, one expert strikes a positive note for retailers. Jason Miller, interim chairperson of Michigan State University’s Department of Supply Chain Management, weighs in on the holiday shopping season in the Q&A below.

An experiential, state-of-the-art illusions museum designed for visitors of all ages is expanding its U.S. footprint.

Meijer is the first retailer to run all-electric semitrucks in a cold weather environment.

Overall  retail sales (includes gasoline stations and restaurants) fell 0.6% in November from October, reported the U.S. Census Bureau. Here's the reaction of some industry experts.

Retail sales fell in November as consumers felt the squeeze from rising interest rates and inflation.

PVH Corp. has named a seasoned Inditex veteran to expand Calvin Klein’s global potential.

McDonald's Corp. has entered into an agreement to cover 100% of its U.S. logistics supply chain’s electricity load with renewable energy.