Sentences with phrase «increasing store closings»

Firms are opening fewer stores and increasing store closings.

Not exact matches

Stores that paid employees minimum wage, or close to it, were faced with the difficult task of attempting to find a way to turn a profit even with increased employee costs.

Thanks to that increasing emphasis on appliances, as well as its proximity to existing Sears and Kmart stores, Best Buy would get the biggest lift in same - store sales if all Sears stores closed, analysts found.

The department store company, which has reported sales declines in its last 11 quarters despite closing dozens of weak stores, said on Thursday, that comparable sales rose 1 % in November and December, a modest increase to be sure, but one that puts Macy's on track to report its first quarter of growth in three years.

One study from retail - research firm IHL Group found that a mere 16 chains, including RadioShack and Payless, account for nearly half of all store closings, and that there will be a net increase of more than 4,000 stores in 2017 and 5,500 - plus in 2018.

But on the same day they announced the wage increase and bonuses, Walmart also announced that it would be closing about 50 Sam's Clubs stores.

The bills, which will go into effect 60 days after being signed into law by Mayor Bill de Blasio, are meant to close loopholes that have made a 2012 statewide ban of K2 difficult to enforce, increase individual penalties for sale of the drug and strengthen the city's ability to shut down stores that are discovered to be selling it.

«No amount of money, or self - serving study, can hide the fact that about 1,000 stores would close, 4,500 people would lose their jobs, small wineries would suffer and underage drinking would increase.

«There is a possibility of increased penalties but the possibility of also closing down those bodegas and stores that sell this product,» said Mark - Viverito.

This fails to take into account any stores that may have closed as a result since it only compares existing stores after the increase with stores before the increase.

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Borders» move to close about one - third of its stores earlier this year increased the collective vacancy rate of shopping centers that contained a Borders to 9.3 percent from 4.2 percent, estimated Chris Macke, senior real estate strategist at CoStar Group, the nation's largest provider of real estate data.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses, the risk that the transactions with Microsoft and Pearson do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion contemplated by the relationship with Microsoft, including that it is not successful or is delayed, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Microsoft and Pearson commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the effect of the proposed separation of NOOK Media, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, risks associated with the commercial agreement with Samsung, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses (including with respect to the timing of the completion thereof), the risk that the transactions with Pearson and Samsung do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion previously undertaken, including any risks associated with a reduction of international operations following termination of the Microsoft commercial agreement, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Pearson and Samsung commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, the risks associated with the termination of Microsoft commercial agreement, including potential customer losses, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended May 3, 2014, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, including store closings, higher - than - anticipated or increasing costs, including with respect to store closings, relocation, occupancy (including in connection with lease renewals) and labor costs, the effects of competition, the risk of insufficient access to financing to implement future business initiatives, risks associated with data privacy and information security, risks associated with Barnes & Noble's supply chain, including possible delays and disruptions and increases in shipping rates, various risks associated with the digital business, including the possible loss of customers, declines in digital content sales, risks and costs associated with ongoing efforts to rationalize the digital business and the digital business not being able to perform its obligations under the Samsung commercial agreement and the consequences thereof, the risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, the performance of Barnes & Noble's initiatives including but not limited to its new store concept and e-commerce initiatives, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, potential infringement of Barnes & Noble's intellectual property by third parties or by Barnes & Noble of the intellectual property of third parties, and other factors, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2016, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

Most pet stores and boarding facilities do not require a certificate of health from a veterinarian before pets board, increasing the chances that a sick pet might come in and expose all of the boarders, especially if pets are housed in close quarters as they are in many of these facilities.

Sales Associate — Queen Bee Beauty Products — Philadelphia, PA — 7/2013 to Present • Provide friendly customer service and help customers find products they are looking for • Process orders quickly and efficiently and advise customers on order delivery, warranties, and return policies of every product purchased • Disperse material on sales, discounts, and reward programs to gain additional customers • Close sales successfully with 95 percent of customersSales Associate — Young's Youth Supplies — Philadelphia, PA — 5/2010 to 7/2013 • Increased the company's yearly profits by 20 percent with innovative promotions and pitching campaigns • Maintained an organized and visually engaging store floor to promote goods and make buyers feel comfortable • Explained benefits of products and answered questions concerning proper usage and specific features • Adjusted communication and sales pitching according to customers» styles and needs

Welcome customers upon arrival and answer inquiries while suggesting items for sale, insure customer service satisfaction while engaging in friendly conversations to persuade customer into purchase Prepare invoices for online orders, phone orders, and bulk orders, while maintaining sales using cash registers and accepting all methods of payment Work with other associates and managers to achieve and increase product sales, maintain in - stock products organized and keep record of inventory, and picking - up and delivering items to drop - off locations Maintain a well store appearance and responsible for opening / closing of the store, while reconciling cash earnings and credit earnings from sales.

Described use and operation of merchandise to customers.Received and processed cash and credit payments for in - store purchases.Opened and closed the store, including counting cash, opening and closing cash registers and creating staff assignments.Placed special merchandise orders for customers.Demonstrated that customers come first by serving them with a sense of urgency.Worked as a team member to provide the highest level of service to customers.Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, which resulted in increase in monthly sales and making team bonus every month

ACCOMPLISHMENTS * Saved Specialty Retail Store scheduled for closing by increasing sales by 30 % in first year of employment as Operations Manager at O'Hare Airport.

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Served as human resource manager for eight locations throughout the Detroit area Led team of approximately 20 employees in daily store and human resource activities Recruited, trained, and reviewed staff ensuring effective, efficient, and professional operations Resolved disputes between staff members and determined appropriate remedial measures Experienced with workplace violence, team member crisis, and labor law disputes Directed corporate finances including payroll, benefits, and company / department budgets Managed employee sick time, vacation, maternity leave, and daily scheduling Implemented professional development programs resulting in increased employee value Conducted staff training in appropriate work conduct, attire, and applicable employment law Oversaw employee recognition program building team morale and dedication to company goals Significantly cut employee rollover through various team building measures Ensured that corporate accounting and human resource operations met industry best practices Oversaw multimillion dollar store inventory and loss prevention strategy Initiated, led, and closed investigations in cases of lost merchandise Performed all duties in a positive, professional, and timely manner

Now that the entire portfolio of about 700 remaining stores is closing, however, retailers that need to scoop up stores for expansion plans and landlords eager to increase rent revenues are lining up for more.

The ICSC anticipates 5,770 chain store closings this year, a 25 % increase over last year.

As vacancy rates rise at malls across the United States, with the increasing numbers of retailers announcing bankruptcies, deferring expansion plans and closing stores the energy management system could help operators reduce fixed utility costs.

Fung Global researchers found that year - to - date in 2017, store closing announcements in the U.S. increased by 97 percent year - over-year, to 3,296 locations.

The average initial base rent for new mall store leases signed year - to - date was $ 34.88, an increase of $ 5.78, or 20 %, over tenants who closed or whose leases expired, the retailer reported.

It did all of this despite an environment troubled by increased retail bankruptcies and store closings.

A July report from ICSC projected that nearly 144,000 stores (about 36,000 per quarter) will close in 2008, up 7 percent from 2007, and the largest increase in at...

«You will probably see an increase in store closings in 2008, both strategic — where retailers are identifying unprofitable locations — and [because of] Chapter 11.

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