Amazon expanding $1 billion supply chain fund scope into transportationAmazon is broadening the categories of investment for its $1 billion program for logistics and fulfillment technology. Mall-remaker Pacific Retail's billion-dollar projectsThe Los Angeles-based renovator added 2 million square feet of retail-based space to its portfolio in 2023. Wendy’s taps longtime PepsiCo exec as new CEO The Wendy's Company named a new chief executive as it faces a possible challenge from an activist investor. Kirkland’s names new CEO Kirkland’s has named its first female chief executive. Amazon promotes logistics head to CFO of AWS Amazon is staying within the organization to fill two roles. Discount retailers to fuel store openings in 2024 Store openings from major U.S. retailers will stay nearly flat from last year’s store opening total, according to a new analysis. Wayfair laying off 13% of global workforce Wayfair Inc. has had another round of job cuts as it continues to cut costs. Macy’s to close five mall stores, cut 2,350 jobs Macy’s, Inc. is looking to become a “more streamlined” company. Holiday sales hit new record — so do full-year sales Despite inflation and high interest rates, consumers ramped up their spending in December, helping to end the holiday season and full year on an upbeat note. Jimmy John's plots Canadian, Latin American expansion Jimmy John’s parent company is expanding the “freaky fast” sandwich chain’s reach internationally. Marco's to open its 1,200th store Ohio-based pizza chain Marco’s Pizza has reached a new expansion milestone. Restaurants bullish on expansion in 2024 Despite economic uncertainty and high interest rates, 2024 is looking like a year of growth for full-service restaurants. First Previous 69 70 71 72 73 Next Last