Bidding continues for Toys ‘R’ Us locationsBankrupt Toys “R” Us is slowly liquidating its huge real estate portfolio. May retail sales jumpConsumers were in a spending mood in May as sales rose more than expected amid a robust labor market. Michaels Q1 earnings top Street; outlook disappoints The Michaels Companies Inc. beat first-quarter profit expectations, but missed on same-store sales and provided a downbeat second-quarter outlook. Chico’s FAS exec takes top role at Rue21 Changes are afoot at teen apparel retailer Rue 21, which has appointed a new CEO, along with a new chief marketing office and CFO. Madison Marquette-PMRG merger confirmed The $7 billion merger between Madison Marquette and PMRG is a go, both companies have confirmed. Petco CEO departs; replacement named Petco Animal Supplies Inc. has tapped a tech executive as its new chief executive. Change of leadership at two retail companies Petco Animal Supplies and Rue 21 have both appointed new chief executives—one with a tech background, and the other a retail veteran. Gap names former Billabong, Eddie Bauer chief to head up namesake brand A three-time retail executive has joined the senior ranks at Gap Inc. Whole Foods Market CEO: ‘I’m not afraid to get fired’ The CEO of Whole Foods Market isn’t afraid to challenge the grocer’s powerful parent company. Uniqlo ramps up expansion in Canada Uniqlo is increasing its store footprint up north. Supervalu looks to major restructuring Supervalu Inc. wants to separate its retail operations and grocery wholesale divisions. New tenant construction chief joins NRDC The man who directed construction for the first retail tenants at Westfield’s World Trade Center mall has joined National Realty & Development Corp. in a similar role. First Previous 576 577 578 579 580 Next Last
