Inside organized crime rings targeting retailers Ulta, TJX, Walgreens

In a tony suburban enclave in the San Diego foothills, police say, an organized retail crime “queenpin” had built an empire. Tucked behind the stone walls of her 4,500-square-foot Spanish-style mansion, Michelle Mack had stockpiled a small fortune in cosmetics that had been stolen from Ulta and Sephora stores across the country, authorities said.  Police … Read more

McDonald’s, Portillo’s, Dutch Bros. open restaurants in the Sun Belt

A Portillo’s Beef Bus in Kissimmee, Florida. Source: Portillo’s When Chicago-based Portillo’s enters a new market, it sends its “Beef Bus” ahead of time, slinging its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches to new customers for weeks, introducing them to the brand and whetting their appetites before a new restaurant finally opens. Recently, the Beef … Read more

5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday

Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. The Fed vs. Nvidia The week ahead will tell whether the Federal Reserve can damper investor enthusiasm. A rally fueled in large part by blowout Nvidia earnings pushed the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq all to … Read more

Macy’s will close 150 stores, open new Bloomingdale’s, Bluemercury

People shop at the Macy’s store on Herald Square on January 19, 2024 in New York City.  Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty Images As Macy’s chases sales growth, the department store operator said Tuesday that it will close about 150 of its namesake stores and open more shops with better locations … Read more

Macy’s (M) Q4 2023 earnings

The Macy’s logo is seen at its store in Herald Square in New York City on Jan. 19, 2024. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Macy’s on Tuesday said sales fell nearly 2% in the holiday quarter, as the 166-year-old department store operator unveiled its strategy to get back to growth.  The retailer said it … Read more

Earnings from Salesforce, Snowflake, Domino’s

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday guided investors through next week’s market action, advising them to pay attention to earnings reports from companies including Salesforce, Snowflake and Domino’s. “I don’t know if the rosy hue from Nvidia has staying power for next week,” Cramer said. “But there are plenty of good companies here that can carry … Read more

Macy’s activist Arkhouse launches proxy fight with nine directors

Customers visit Macy’s Herald Square store on December 17, 2023 in New York City.  Kena Betancur | Corbis News | Getty Images Investment firm Arkhouse Management has launched a proxy fight at Macy’s, nominating a slate of nine directors for election to the department store’s board. Macy’s on Tuesday confirmed that it had received notice … Read more

Companies make 2024 the year of cost cuts

Mathisworks | Digitalvision Vectors | Getty Images Corporate America has a message for Wall Street: It’s serious about cutting costs this year. From toy and cosmetics makers to office software sellers, executives across sectors have announced layoffs and other plans to slash expenses — even at some companies that are turning a profit. Barbie maker … Read more

Macy’s CEO Tony Spring takes over for Jeff Gennette

Tony Spring speaks at an event unveiling the Macy’s new women’s apparel brand, On 34th, in July. Spring is former CEO of Bloomingdale’s and begins as Macy’s CEO in February 2024, succeeding longtime Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette, right. Melissa Repko | CNBC Inside its headquarters in New York City’s Herald Square, Macy’s got ready to … Read more

Arkhouse Macy’s take-private financing is in place, Kahane says

Arkhouse has the financing in place to take Macy’s private at a bid of $5.8 billion, managing partner Gavriel Kahane told CNBC Thursday, but the activist investor has run into roadblocks without the department store retailer’s cooperation on due diligence. “At this stage, based on public information, there isn’t a bank in the world that … Read more