Construction costs riseConstruction costs in the U.S. rose 5.7% in 2018 with six metro areas experiencing increases above the national average. Seattle, San Francisco, and Raleigh top M&M’s National Retail IndexMetro areas located near the seacoast and those with active tech industries found themselves in the upper echelon of Marcus & Millichap’s 2019 National Retail Index. Indochino makes two executive appointments to support expansion Indochino is building its executive team as it lays the foundation for long-term growth in North America and abroad. REI names new CEO REI has found its new leader — and it didn’t have to look very far. Done Deal: Maurices sold The new owner of women’s apparel retailer Maurices has a British accent. Report: Hardline and softline retailers would be hit hard by trade war with China The possibility of a China-U.S. trade war would hit some sectors harder than others, and certain retailers would be among the group most impacted. Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly recap of retail-related legislative developments-May 6 President Trump announced that tariffs on $200 billion of goods imported from China will rise from 10% to 25% at the end of this week. Retailers say Trump’s plan to boost tariffs jeopardize U.S. economy The nation’s two leading retail associations panned President Trump’s threat to raise tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese good from 10% to 25%. The most valuable brand in China is… An online giant has taken the top spot for the first time in an annual ranking of brands in China. Lord & Taylor could be put up for sale Hudson’s Bay Company is reviewing strategic options for its Lord & Taylor division. First Previous 566 567 568 569 570 Next Last
