Retail

Bloomberg Arcadia Group, the retail empire controlled by Philip Green is likely to file for administration in the UK as early as next week, putting 13,000 jobs at risk. The owner of the Topshop and Topman brands wrote in an emailed statement that it’s exploring “a number of contingency options” after the closure of its stores due to Covid-19 “had ...

Bloomberg Francesca’s Holdings Corp is preparing to file for bankruptcy, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The boutique-style women’s clothing chain could file as soon as next week, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the process isn’t public. The plan could still change. Representatives for Francesca’s didn’t respond to multiple phone and email requests ...

Bloomberg JD.com Inc’s logistics unit is considering an initial public offering (IPO) that could raise at least $5 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter. JD Logistics is targeting a valuation of about $40 billion, the person said, asking not to be identified as the information is not public. The company is leaning towards choosing Hong Kong as ...

Bloomberg Amazon.com Inc warehouse workers in Alabama filed a petition with the US National Labor Relations Board to form a union, the latest sign of strife between the online retailer and its large blue-collar workforce. The federal agency posted a notice for a hearing to determine if the petition meets the criteria to advance to the next step. With enough ...

Bloomberg Macy’s Inc plans to devote more of its shelf space to Black-owned brands, becoming one of the most prominent names to join the nascent 15 Percent Pledge movement for racial equity in the retail world. The department-store chain follows retailers such as West Elm and Sephora signing onto the 15 Percent Pledge, a grassroots effort to increase representation of ...

Bloomberg Amazon.com Inc and other major retailers in France agreed to postpone Black Friday amid an outcry from smaller rivals, which have been campaigning to re-open physical stores before the promotional event. Amazon and traditional retailers, including Galeries Lafayette department stores, agreed to postpone the shopping holiday from November 27 to December 4. All non-essential stores in France have been ...

Bloomberg Foot Locker Inc rose in early trading after surprisingly robust same-store sales powered earnings past analysts’ estimates. The athletic-footwear retailer said that comparable sales rose 7.7% in the period, better than the 0.9% analysts expected according to Consensus Metrix. Adjusted earnings of $1.21 a share topped the estimate of 66 cents compiled by Bloomberg. Foot Locker continued the resilience ...

Bloomberg Carlyle Group Inc is weighing new plans to sell Hunkemoller, the Dutch swimwear retailer, according to people familiar with the matter. The US private equity firm is working with investment bank JPMorgan Chase & Co on a potential sale of the business next year, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential information. No final decisions have ...

Bloomberg Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd acquired a 96% stake in Urban Ladder, an online furniture seller for 1.82 billion rupees ($24.4 million), expanding the company’s reach in the world’s second-most populous nation. The unit of Reliance Industries Ltd plans to invest a further 750 million rupees in the next three years, it said in a statement. It also said it ...

Bloomberg SM Investments Corp, the owner of the Philippines’ largest mall operator, is speeding up efforts to develop “omni-channel” options for shoppers as people shift to a mix of online and in-store purchases amid the coronavirus pandemic. The group is tapping personal shoppers, ramping up delivery and pick-up services, and boosting its online presence, said Steven Tan, president of SM ...