Consumer sentiment unexpectedly falls in FebruaryU.S. consumer sentiment regarding expectations for the next six months fell to a six-month low in February as Americans — particularly lower-incomer consumers — grew more pessimistic about their financial outlook. Retail sales to rise 8.1% in 2021, according to CGP forecastRetail sales in 2021 will increase to a record $4.26 trillion, up 8.1% year-over-year, which is the highest this century. GNC names new CEO GNC has made two key appointments to its leadership team. Podium names new product, engineering execs A leading customer messaging platform has appointed a new chief product officer and executive VP of engineering, among other recent key hires. 5Qs for Mark Toro on the lure of mixed-use town centers In 2014, North American Properties opened Avalon in Alpharetta, Ga. Since then, the retail scene northwest of Atlanta has not been the same. Bed Bath & Beyond begins $250 million tech program with ERP upgrade Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is selecting Oracle as its enterprise resource planning (ERP) technology provider. Tractor Supply, Shipt, Petco, Eyemart Express offer vaccine stipends to employees The list of companies offering their employees incentives to receive the COVID-19 vaccine grows longer every day. Resale is not just for people — Poshmark expands into pets category Consumers can now buy and sell secondhand items such as toys, cages, beds and feeders for their dogs, cats, birds and other pets on Postmark. Andrea Olshan steps down as CEO of Olshan Properties After 17 years of working with and leading her family’s company, Andrea Olshan is stepping down as CEO of Olshan Properties. North Face, Timberland parent company in new actions to advance racial equity VF Corp. is implementing new programs and actions to advance racial equity in the company — and beyond. First Previous 357 358 359 360 361 Next Last
