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- 1/19/2020
Legendary Walmart exec dies
A former CEO of Walmart who later went on to own the Kansas City Royals baseball team has died at the age of 84. - 1/16/2020
Report: Best Buy investigating CEO over alleged inappropriate relationship
The board of Best Buy Co. is investigating allegations that CEO Corrie Barry had an inappropriate romantic relationship with a fellow executive who has since left the retailer. - 1/16/2020
First permanent Wired store debuts
A leading technology media brand has put down retail roots. - 1/16/2020
Walmart names new chief merchant, other C-suite changes
Walmart is making some changes to its leadership team. - 1/16/2020
Tailored Brands sells rights to Joseph Abboud; designer to exit
Tailored Brands is selling the Joseph Abboud trademarks to a brand acquisition firm for $115 million. - 1/16/2020
Kirkland’s looks to ‘right size’ store base; makes exec changes
Kirkland’s is closing some stores as part of a larger streamlining effort to transform its business to a more profitable model. - 1/15/2020
Tropical Smoothie Cafe looks to add 670 locations in next five years
Tropical Smoothie Café had record growth in 2019 and it’s nowhere near being finished. - 1/15/2020
Bose in big store closing move; cites ‘dramatic’ shift online
High-end audio equipment maker Bose plans to dramatically reduce its brick-and-mortar footprint. - 1/15/2020
NRF: Holiday retail sales up 4.1%
Holiday sales came in on the higher end of estimates by the National Retail Federation, but not all retail sectors shared in the good news. - 1/15/2020
Starbucks to open 100 stores in underserved communities by 2025
Starbucks Corp. is expanding its commitment to operating stores in underserved urban and rural areas.