Talbots to drop Kids, Mens lines

| MCM staff

The Talbots is turning its back on men and children. To better focus on its core women’s apparel business, the company announced Jan. 4 that it will drop

Clear It Out

| Curt Barry

Faced with a boatload of inventory after a lackluster holiday? You’re not alone. Many retailers fell well short of sales plans that were fairly conservative

NRF Board to Congress: Help!

| MCM staff

The National Retail Federation’s board of directors has called on Congress and President George W. Bush to enact legislation to stimulate the nation