5Qs for Barry Wolfe on sale-leasebacksBarry Wolfe has the ability to boil complicated retail decisions down to the basics. Starbucks staying out of 2020 presidential raceStarbucks is not going to get involved in national political campaigns — even if its former CEO is running for president. Madison Reed ramping up brick-and-mortar expansion; expands exec team Online beauty start-up Madison Reed has raised more capital as its looks to accelerate its online and offline growth. Consumer confidence falls again amid government shutdown Consumer confidence fell to an 18-month low in January amid market volatility and the government shutdown. GameStop ends efforts to sell company; still looking for a CEO The world’s largest video game and gaming console retailer has taken itself off the selling block. Walgreens takes biggest share of Shopko pharmacy assets Walgreens Boots Alliance was the biggest buyer at the auction for the pharmacy assets of bankrupt retailer Shopko. With no Toys ‘R’ Us, toys sales dip The absence of Toys “R” Us from the retail landscape impacted toys sales — but not as much as had been feared. Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly recap of retail-related legislative actions—Jan. 28 Paid leave heating up in legislatures nationwide, with the proposals increasingly funded in part by employer contributions. Giorgio Armani to transform NYC flagship — and add luxury apartments Italian fashion giant Giorgio Armani has big plans for Madison Avenue. Specialty gift retailer reportedly preps for bankruptcy and store closings Things Remembered Inc. may soon be a thing of memory. End of an era at The Container Store The man who co-founded The Container Store some 40 years ago is retiring from the company. David’s Bridal looks to expand offerings after bankruptcy David’s Bridal is revving up its engine after having successfully emerged from bankruptcy protection. First Previous 508 509 510 511 512 Next Last
