13 Applebee’s restaurants acquiredA restaurant franchisee has expanded its portfolio with a new purchase. 5Qs for Barry Wolfe on sale-leasebacksBarry Wolfe has the ability to boil complicated retail decisions down to the basics. GameStop ends efforts to sell company; still looking for a CEO The world’s largest video game and gaming console retailer has taken itself off the selling block. Starbucks staying out of 2020 presidential race Starbucks is not going to get involved in national political campaigns — even if its former CEO is running for president. Madison Reed ramping up brick-and-mortar expansion; expands exec team Online beauty start-up Madison Reed has raised more capital as its looks to accelerate its online and offline growth. Consumer confidence falls again amid government shutdown Consumer confidence fell to an 18-month low in January amid market volatility and the government shutdown. Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly recap of retail-related legislative actions—Jan. 28 Paid leave heating up in legislatures nationwide, with the proposals increasingly funded in part by employer contributions. Walgreens takes biggest share of Shopko pharmacy assets Walgreens Boots Alliance was the biggest buyer at the auction for the pharmacy assets of bankrupt retailer Shopko. With no Toys ‘R’ Us, toys sales dip The absence of Toys “R” Us from the retail landscape impacted toys sales — but not as much as had been feared. David’s Bridal looks to expand offerings after bankruptcy David’s Bridal is revving up its engine after having successfully emerged from bankruptcy protection. First Previous 602 603 604 605 606 Next Last
