Athleta to open 20 to 30 stores annually; to enter CanadaGap Inc. is expanding its popular women’s athletic apparel brand — and not just in the United States. BJ's names new CEOBJ's Wholesale Club has promoted its interim chief executive to the role on a permanent basis. Herman Miller in $1.8 billion deal to buy rival Modern furniture giant Herman Miller Inc. is entering into a deal that will create a powerhouse in design-driven furniture at a time when consumers are focused on their homes and home offices. New app boosts local retail in Boston The city of Boston is introducing B-Local, a mobile program that awards points to consumers who shop with local retailers. Amazon takes lead in purchasing global renewable energy Amazon is launching nine new utility-scale wind and solar energy projects in the U.S., Canada, Spain, Sweden, and the U.K. Lord & Taylor is back in business Lord & Taylor has been revived under its new owners. More shakeups at GameStop: CEO to leave GameStop has begun the search for a new chief executive. Retail's worst kept secret - its growing returns problem In 2020, U.S. retail returns totaled $428 billion. That's 10.6% of total retail trade. Amazon Prime membership at 200 million Membership in Amazon’s Prime service continues to soar. Stores, restaurants shuttered in 2020 had one thing in common… The pandemic took its heaviest toll business-wise on smaller retailers and restaurant operators. Sheetz expands in Central Ohio with big plans Sheetz has opened its first store in the Columbus, Ohio, market with more to come. Macy’s bullish on its off-price format Macy’s is expanding its off-price Backstage concept – in-store and in freestanding locations. First Previous 289 290 291 292 293 Next Last