Skechers runs strong in Q4; bullish on guidanceStrong global sales gave a big boost to Skechers in the fourth quarter. Lidl furthers commitment to U.S. with new chairmanGerman grocery conglomerate Lidl has tapped a former executive of rival Aldi as chairman of its U.S. operations. Apple’s retail chief to step down in April The head of Apple’s retail operations and online stores is leaving her post after five years on the job and will be replaced by a 30-year company veteran. Birks Group offers new mobile shopping option Luxury jewelry retailer Birks Group is opening its mobile commerce business to Chinese social media/m-payment platform WeChat in its Canadian banners. Walmart Canada takes cultured approach to e-commerce Indian and South Asian consumers living in Canada have a new option for purchasing apparel directly from Indian sellers. PriceSmart names new CEO PriceSmart has tapped its interim CEO to be its permanent chief executive. 13 Applebee’s restaurants acquired A restaurant franchisee has expanded its portfolio with a new purchase. U.K. furniture retailer opens first U.S. store A digitally native British upstart is expanding its brick-and-mortar portfolio. 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. FAO Schwarz to open first-ever European flagship Iconic toy retailer FAO Schwarz continues to expand its horizons. First Previous 119 120 121 122 123 Next Last