Operations

05/20/2013 - 3:25pm
Smashburger plans expansion, possible IPO

Fast food hamburger chain Smashburger plans to more than double its nationwide store count to about 500 in the next few years. The chain currently runs about 200 locations across the US.

05/20/2013 - 10:38am
Mall shoppers thrive on experience

Shopping malls continue to be popular with consumers because they offer hands-on shopping experience, according to results of a new survey from Glimcher Retail Monitor.

05/20/2013 - 10:24am
Rite Aid appoints Bodaken to BOD

Bruce G. Bodaken, former chairman, president and CEO of Blue Shield California, been named to the Rite Aid Corporation board of directors.

05/17/2013 - 12:07pm
Former Tuesday Morning CEO files discrimination lawsuit again ex-employer

Kathleen Mason, former CEO of Tuesday Morning, has filed a lawsuit against her ex-employer in Dallas District Court claiming discrimination.

05/17/2013 - 12:05pm
Starbucks names Chiquita exec as executive VP, global supply chain

Starbucks Coffee Co. has appointed Deverl Maserang as executive VP leading the company’s global supply chain organization, effective June 3.

05/17/2013 - 11:52am
RadioShack expands DIY product assortment

RadioShack is partnering with Maker Media to offer a line of exclusive DIY electronics products such as robotics, kits and tools.

05/17/2013 - 11:41am
Ethnic consumers represent strong potential
05/17/2013 - 11:39am
Blue Nile appoints board member

Online jewelry retailer Blue Nile has appointed Mindy Meads to its board of directors. Meads previously served as co-CEO of Aeropostale and president and CEO of Victoria’s Secret, among other executive posts in a 35-year apparel retail career. She also serves on the board of Wet Seal.

05/16/2013 - 4:24pm
ULI Report: Gen Y shoppers still flocking to stores

Despite being the most tech-savvy generation in history, Generation Y, the 80-million strong cohort of Americans between the ages of 18 and 35, has not forsaken shopping in stores for online purchasing – as long as retailers keep their offerings "fresh" and interesting, according to a new report from the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

05/16/2013 - 10:26am
SDL Survey: Consumers expect same pricing, discounts and sales across channels

Sixty-nine percent of shoppers expect a brand’s online store, mobile app and physical store to offer same pricing, discounts and sales, according to a survey by SDL that looked at the mobile and social media habits of consumers in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore.

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