Report: Online sales will reach $645 billion in 2020; but growth slowingOnline retail sales growth may have reached an inflection point. Retail sales rise in June, beating expectationsConsumer spending accelerated in June as retail sales rose in nearly all sectors. Ikea shutting down its U.S. factory Ikea is closing its only production facility in the United States. Rent-A-Center buys online competitor Rent-A-Center has made a move to increase its share of the $20 billion-plus virtual rent-to-own market. A 437-acre mixed-use project prepares to break ground in the Hudson Valley When IBM held its first mass layoffs in 1993, thousands of residents of the Hudson River Valley north of New York City lost their jobs and no major employer ever filled the void. Barneys reportedly exploring bankruptcy filing High rent may be taking a toll on Barneys New York. Prime Day kicks off — complete with employee walkouts The first day of Amazon’s Prime Day kicked off on July 15 with deals galore — and striking Amazon employees. At Home has big plans for California At Home Group has hit a store milestone as it continues to expand its store portfolio across the country. Dockers Footwear steps up online customer experience Dockers is replacing its replaces legacy e-commerce platform. Will Salem, N.H., be the site of Boston’s best new town center? It will have 800,000 sq. ft. of “best in class” retail. It will have a million sq. ft. of Class A office space. First Previous 539 540 541 542 543 Next Last
