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May 15, 2013
NRF criticizes Bangladesh safety accord

The National Retail Federation on Wednesday criticized a fire-and-building safety agreement for Bangladesh, led by labor groups such as Europe's IndustriALL.

December 27, 2012
Retail’s Power Players

Some are merchants, with long careers in brick-and-mortar stores. Others are tech trailblazers, using new media to match merchandise and buyers. Others are influencing retail in less direct, but no less significant, ways. All share an ability to create new opportunities and, in their own way, are looking to reinvent the shopping experience. And all wield a great deal of influence in today’s complex retail landscape.

November 27, 2012
Wal-Mart fires supplier that used Bangladesh factory

According to a report by Bloomberg, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has terminated a supplier that made apparel at the Bangladesh factory where an estimated 124 people died in a fire on Nov. 24.

June 7, 2012
Tuesday Morning fires CEO

Tuesday Morning Corp. said it has ousted CEO Kathleen Mason and will launch a search for a new chief executive.

October 31, 2011
Report: Barnes & Noble expected to debut new Nook

Barnes & Noble is expected to unveil the new Nook -- its response to Amazon.com's new Kindle Fire tablet -- next Monday, the Associated Press reported.

October 20, 2011
Moving Past the Multichannel Conversation

By Laura Saati, VP strategic marketing services, 89 Degrees

March 10, 2011
RILA praises Quinn for signing e-Fairness Legislation

The Retail Industry Leaders Association on Thursday praised Illinois Governor Pat Quinn for signing the e-Fairness legislation, which addresses the long-standing inequity in the retail sales industry between brick-and-mortar retailers and their online-only counterparts.

March 4, 2011
Kite Realty Group completes five deals in South Florida

Indianapolis-based Kite Realty Group said Thursday that five new tenants will open at Cobblestone Plaza, located in Pembroke Pines, Fla.

February 14, 2011
Fire damages Abercrombie & Fitch’s New York flagship

Abercrombie & Fitch’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City will be temporarily closed after a two-alarm fire damaged the building.

November 1, 2010
Macy’s in burned Roseville mall to re-open Friday

A late Monday report by the Sacramento Business Journal said that the Macy’s at the...

November 1, 2010
Report: Man bought ammunition at Walmart before Friday shooting

A report Monday night said that a gunman bought ammunition at a Reno, Nev., Walmart...

October 24, 2010
Burned California mall hopes to reopen for holidays

City officials said that portions of Westfield Galleria at Roseville, which burned on Thursday after...

July 16, 2010
West Marine sales rise 8.4% in 2Q

West Marine Inc. reported Thursday that its net revenues for the quarter ended July 3 were $233.4 million, an increase of 8.4% over the year-ago period.

Same-store sales jumped 9.4%.

According to the company, sales benefitted from warmer weather in the northeast. However, “in the southeast, we have been starting to feel the effects of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico as boating activities are increasingly restricted,” said Geoff Eisenberg, CEO.

July 14, 2010
West Marine sales rise 8.4% in 2Q

West Marine Inc. reported Thursday that its net revenues for the quarter ended July 3...

June 15, 2010
Borders extends Gulf Coast support efforts

In a continued show of support for the Gulf Coast, Borders has extended by three...

March 22, 2010
Southwest Signs promotes David Fields

Southwest Signs announced that David Fields has been promoted to the position of director of...

November 30, 2008
’Tis the Season for E-Blasts

The holiday shopping season may be well under way, but it’s not too late...

October 8, 2008
Customer Opens Fire at Tenn. Mall, Killing Worker

A customer opened fire in a crowded shopping mall Wednesday afternoon in Knoxville, Tenn., killing...

April 30, 2008
Facilities Management: Taking a proactive approach to fire protection

Although there might be a fire in one of your stores at some time,...

March 31, 2008
Best Buy Names Brand Ambassador

Best Buy announced an exclusive agreement with Chicago Fire soccer star, Cuauhtemoc Blanco, to become...

February 27, 2008
Blast at Strip Mall

A midday explosion on Thursday afternoon at a small strip mall in Waukegan, Ill., injuring...

November 30, 2007
Red October

As I watched the Southern California wildfire coverage unfold in the national news late in...

October 23, 2007
Kohl's Closes Five Stores Due to Wildfires

Menomonee Falls, Wis., ...

April 30, 2007
Modern Conveniences

On the surface, baby boomers and Generation Y may not seem to have similar shopping...

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