Expert Opinion: UPS strike would cost U.S. economy billions —per dayThe UPS Teamsters negotiations process has certainly drawn a lot of attention with theatrics on both sides as the deadline is now just two weeks away. Retail sales inch up in June — but not in all categories Retail sales edged up in June as consumers continued to shop. Chipotle signs first-ever franchise agreement — for expansion in Middle East Chipotle Mexican Grill, which owns and operates all its restaurants, has signed its first-ever development agreement. Former Big Lots exec joins C-suite at Love’s Travel Stops Love’s Travel Stops is expanding its C-suite with a new role. Sur La Table opening stores — here’s where Sur La Table is expanding on a number of fronts. High Bluff Capital Partners acquiring 81 Hardee’s locations The private investment firm that owns Quiznos, Taco Del Mar and Church’s Texas Chicken is making another acquisition in the quick-serve space. David’s Bridal sold to investment firm; to keep some stores open A bankruptcy judge approved the sale of David’s Bridal to asset manager Cion Investment Corp. in a deal that will keep the chain up and running, but in a downsized fashion. At Home launches buy-now-pay-later, mobile payment options At Home is offering customers more flexibility in how they make their purchases. Tentative deal reached in Canadian port strike Retailers who use two of Canada’s busiest shipping ports can breathe a sigh of relief. Strategies to drive profitability and shopper engagement More than three years after the COVID-19 pandemic shook the world, retail is struggling to keep up with unpredictable consumer behavior. First Previous 120 121 122 123 124 Next Last