5Qs for John Crossman on community involvementWhen you meet John Crossman and learn that his father was a civil rights leader who helped integrate churches in Central Florida in the Sixties, you are not surprised. Fast-growing, fast-casual restaurant brand names COOMod Super Fast Pizza Holdings, which will open about 100 locations this year, has tapped an experienced executive to help oversee its aggressive growth. Costco Q4 profit surges; reports flaw in financial controls Costco Wholesale Corp.’s profit rose 13.5% in the fourth quarter, even as its online growth lost some steam. Retail industry jobs rise in September Jobs in the retail industry are up over last year, yet many retail positions still remain unfilled. Mattress Firm files for Chapter 11, closing up to 700 stores Declining sales, over-expansion and competition from online disruptors have finally caught up with Mattress Firm. Interbrand: The most valuable global brand is… Five U.S. companies took the top spots in a ranking of the world’s top 100 brands based on their value. Pier I loss widens in Q2 A struggling Pier 1 Imports Inc. reported disappointing second quarter results amid a sharp decline in same-store sales. Amazon's wage hikes comes with downside It seems Amazon’s employee wage increase comes at a price for warehouse employees. Barnes & Noble in strategic review as it explores sale A struggling Barnes & Noble is evaluating alternatives. NRF: Holiday sales to rise between 4.3% and 4.8% Retailers can expect a healthy rise in holiday sales — just not as big a one as last year. First Previous 640 641 642 643 644 Next Last
