The retail brands that connect most with customers on an emotional level are…An online giant is tops when it comes to forming emotional bonds with customers. Let’s Pave names presidentLet’s Pave, a national provider of specialized paving services and solutions, announced that veteran industry executive Jeff Lax has joined the company as president and partner. Retail sales rise in June, beating expectations Consumer 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. Report: Online sales will reach $645 billion in 2020; but growth slowing Online retail sales growth may have reached an inflection point. 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. 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. First Previous 540 541 542 543 544 Next Last