Retail sales increase again in May as consumers continue to fuel economyRetail sales rose again in May as consumers continued to spend despite economic challenges. Rockport Company files for bankruptcy, to sell assets; CEO exits The Rockport Company is on the selling block — again. Three design tips for small-format stores Store formats are shrinking fast—from Express Edit, Market by Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s Bloomie’s concept, to diminutive offerings by the likes of Kohl’s, Ikea, Publix, Barnes & Noble and Sprouts. Kantar BrandZ: Apple is most valuable global brand U.S. tech brands dominate the upper tier of an annual ranking of the 100 most valuable brands in the world. Overall U.S. retail spending up 2% in May; beauty among top performers Sales of discretionary general merchandise fell in May — but not in all industries. Pilot Company opens two new centers, completes 80 remodels with more to come Pilot Company is proceeding full speed ahead with its largest investment in store modernization to date. Overstock.com in $21.5 million bid for some assets of Bed Bath & Beyond The Bed Bed & Beyond brand name may yet live to see another day. Stitch Fix taps Macy’s digital chief as CEO Stitch Fix has ended its search for a new chief executive. Philadelphia’s Chinatown puts full-court press on 76ers arena at Fashion District “This is a land grab,” said the president of the Chinese Restaurant Association of Greater Philadelphia. Westfield surrenders San Francisco Centre to its lender A 34% drop in sales and Nordstrom’s departure forced the decision. First Previous 125 126 127 128 129 Next Last
