Daphne Howland

Portland

Award-winning reporter @ Retail Dive | Film Critic @ Village Voice (RIP) | Theater Critic @ Portland Press Herald | Photographer

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Why retail’s e-commerce disruption era is over

2 days ago | cfodive.com | Daphne Howland

Retail is in yet another period of upheaval: A trade war is roiling consumers, enabling inflation and fueling speculation about a recession. Yet in many ways the industry has also entered a period of stability, according to a report Monday from commercial real estate firm Colliers. This is because e-commerce is no longer the destablizing force it once was.
J.C. Penney swings to a loss

3 days ago | retaildive.com | Daphne Howland

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. J.C. Penney’s Q4 total net sales, not including credit card revenue, fell more than 9% to $2.09 billion. The department store swung to a $64 million net loss, from $19 million in net income a year ago, according to financial filings. With one less week in its fiscal year last year compared to 2023, J.C. Penney’s total net sales, not including credit cards, fell 8.6% to $6.3 billion.
Why retail’s e-commerce disruption era is over

3 days ago | retaildive.com | Daphne Howland

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Retail is in yet another period of upheaval: A trade war is roiling consumers, enabling inflation and fueling speculation about a recession. Yet in many ways the industry has also entered a period of stability, according to a report Monday from commercial real estate firm Colliers. This is because e-commerce is no longer the destablizing force it once was.
J.C. Penney swings to a loss

3 days ago | finance.yahoo.com | Daphne Howland

This story was originally published on Retail Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Retail Dive newsletter. J.C. Penney’s Q4 total net sales, not including credit card revenue, fell more than 9% to $2.09 billion. The department store swung to a $64 million net loss, from $19 million in net income a year ago, according to financial filings.
Why retail’s e-commerce disruption era is over

3 days ago | finance.yahoo.com | Daphne Howland

This story was originally published on Retail Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Retail Dive newsletter. Retail is in yet another period of upheaval: A trade war is roiling consumers, enabling inflation and fueling speculation about a recession. Yet in many ways the industry has also entered a period of stability, according to a report Monday from commercial real estate firm Colliers. This is because e-commerce is no longer the destablizing force it once was.
REI Union’s successful ‘Vote No’ campaign leaves 3 board seats empty

6 days ago | retaildive.com | Daphne Howland

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. REI expressed disappointment Thursday after its membership failed to elect three board members — including two incumbents — it had nominated ahead of its annual meeting.
Crocs yanks guidance, citing trade uncertainty

6 days ago | fashiondive.com | Daphne Howland

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Crocs yanked its guidance for the year on Thursday, citing “the new global trade environment as well as business and consumer uncertainty,” according to a statement from CEO Andrew Rees. The company also reported Q1 revenues that were essentially flat to last year, with better-than-expected results at its namesake and Heydude brands. Crocs revenues rose 2.4% to $762 million, while Heydude fell nearly 10% to $176 million.
Crocs yanks guidance, citing trade uncertainty

1 week ago | retaildive.com | Daphne Howland

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Crocs yanked its guidance for the year on Thursday, citing “the new global trade environment as well as business and consumer uncertainty,” according to a statement from CEO Andrew Rees. The company also reported Q1 revenues that were essentially flat to last year, with better-than-expected results at its namesake and Heydude brands. Crocs revenues rose 2.4% to $762 million, while Heydude fell nearly 10% to $176 million.
Senate Dems push for small business tariff exemption

1 week ago | manufacturingdive.com | Daphne Howland

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Sen. Edward Markey, a Democrat from Massachusetts who is the ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, on Monday introduced a bill to exempt small businesses from the Trump administration’s tariffs. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii are co-sponsors.
Crocs yanks guidance, citing trade uncertainty

1 week ago | finance.yahoo.com | Daphne Howland

This story was originally published on Retail Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Retail Dive newsletter. Crocs yanked its guidance for the year on Thursday, citing “the new global trade environment as well as business and consumer uncertainty,” according to a statement from CEO Andrew Rees. The company also reported Q1 revenues that were essentially flat to last year, with better-than-expected results at its namesake and Heydude brands.