Analysis: Kroger winning the battle against rival chainsKroger has started its fiscal year on an optimistic note, with solid increases in both total and underlying sales. Kroger Q1 profit beats Street; gives upbeat outlookThe Kroger Co.’s investments to make itself more competitive in the rapidly evolving grocery sector are paying off as the supermarket giant delivered a strong first quarter performance that topped the Street. Dollar General in management hiring spree Dollar General needs more managers to support its rapid growth — and it wants them sooner rather than later. Maximizing Supply Chain Profitability Teen apparel retailer names new president Pacific Sunwear of California (PacSun) has named a 12-year veteran as its new president. Starbucks reins in expansion, ramps up store closings Starbucks Corp. is slowing down U.S. store expansion and increasing the pace of store closures in the face of slowing same-store sales. Two of Ascena’s fashion-outlet brands going online Apparel giant Ascena Retail Group is expanding its premium outlet fashion business to the online world. Toys “R” Us intellectual assets reportedly generate lots of interest As Toys “R” Us continues to liquidate its U.S. stores, it appears likely that some part of it will live on. NRF calls latest tariff threat ‘reckless escalation’ The National Retail Federation is asking the U.S. Congress to intervene in the escalating tariff dispute with China. GameStop in talks about possible sale GameStop Corp. has confirmed it is exploring a possible sale. West Elm creative director leaves for J.Crew West Elm’s loss is J. Crew’s gain. GameStop reportedly in talks with buyout firms The nation’s leading — and struggling — video-game retailer may be looking to leave the public arena. First Previous 574 575 576 577 578 Next Last
