Starbucks CEO: 2Q brought ‘full sales recovery’ in U.S.; raises outlookStarbucks Corp. reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings and raised its full-year forecast for earnings and revenue. Wingstop to open 100 locations in Canada Wingstop is extending its global reach. Amazon streamlines brand protection for Canadian sellers Canadian small-and-medium-sized businesses selling in Amazon’s stores have easier access to intellectual property lawyers. Study: E-commerce fraud will top $20 billion in 2021 Rising fraud is accompanying e-commerce growth. Amazon joins global initiative to protect tropical rainforests Amazon is expanding its effort to fight climate change. Chicken Salad Chick hatches expansion in Virginia Chicken Salad Chick is targeting the state of Virginia for franchise growth. Lidl US names new CEO Lidl U.S. has appointed a company veteran as its new chief executive. Athleta to open 20 to 30 stores annually; to enter Canada Gap Inc. is expanding its popular women’s athletic apparel brand — and not just in the United States. Herman Miller in $1.8 billion deal to buy rival Modern furniture giant Herman Miller Inc. is entering into a deal that will create a powerhouse in design-driven furniture at a time when consumers are focused on their homes and home offices. Amazon takes lead in purchasing global renewable energy Amazon is launching nine new utility-scale wind and solar energy projects in the U.S., Canada, Spain, Sweden, and the U.K. Lord & Taylor is back in business Lord & Taylor has been revived under its new owners. Stores, restaurants shuttered in 2020 had one thing in common… The pandemic took its heaviest toll business-wise on smaller retailers and restaurant operators. First Previous 46 47 48 49 50 Next Last