Brand Finance: Apple is world’s most valuable brandU.S. companies dominated the upper tier of an annual ranking of the world’s top 500 most valuable and strongest global brands. Proposed Kroger, Albertsons merger delayed The proposed merger between two U.S. supermarket giants is no longer expected to be completed in March. Mid-market retailers optimistic about growth in 2024 Executives and C-suite professionals at mid-market retail and consumer packaged goods companies are nearly universally optimistic about 2024, with few anticipating a recession. More Rite Aid store leases are coming up for sale A&G will be handling transactions for those and 47 other previously announced leases. Burger King owner makes $1 billion cash acquisition Restaurant Brands International is buying the largest Burger King franchisee in the United States in a move that will accelerate restaurant remodels. Sparse space, high rents will continue to plague retailers in 2024 CoStar reports that 82 million square feet of new construction in 2022 fell to 46 million square feet in 2023. Inflation expected to decrease Valentine's Day spending Consumers may be feeling the love for Valentine’s Day. But that doesn't mean they will be opening their wallets. Red Sea disruption causing higher ocean-freight costs, shipping delays Disruptions caused by attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea have once again created volatility in retail supply chains. Amazon reportedly cuts staff in audiobook/podcast division The latest round of layoffs at Amazon is hitting its Audible audio content organization. Gap makes two C-suite appointments The new CEO of Gap Inc. has made his first executive appointments — with one joining the chain from his prior company. First Previous 77 78 79 80 81 Next Last
