Kroger taps finance exec as investor relations headThe Kroger Co. is promoting Rob Quast, director of insurance and claims, to a new position as head of investor relations. Bezos joins billionaire astronaut clubAmazon founder Jeff Bezos went into space after Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, but he flew higher. Kite and RPAI merge; become a top five retail center REIT Kite Realty Group and Retail Properties of America announced a merger in which RPAI will become a subsidiary of KRG. 5Qs for Cindy Andersen on Ingka Centres’ U.S. plans Here are two ways to remember that Ingka Centres, a major owner-operator of mega-malls in Europe, Russia, and China, is part of Ikea. Walmart ups stake in Indian Amazon competitor Walmart is a participant in the latest funding round for Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart. Costco sales strong in June; drops senior hours Costco Wholesale Corp.’s winning streak continued in June, with the retailer reporting a 16.9% increase in sales and strong e-commerce growth. Papa John's offering referral, hiring, appreciation bonuses Papa John’s International Inc. is adding hiring and other incentives amid a labor crunch that is hitting the restaurant industry particularly hard. Authentic Brands, co-owner of Brooks Brothers, Forever 21 and others, to go public Authentic Brands Group, which has amassed an extensive retail portfolio by acquiring struggling brands, has filed for an initial public offering. Walmart, H&M, Ikea launch climate change initiative A group of several leading retailers, including Walmart, are joining forces to reduce carbon and limit global warming. Glossier in new funding round, targets online and physical store growth Glossier Inc. is doubling down on its direct-to-consumer model as it prepares to reenter — and expand in — brick-and-mortar retail. First Previous 48 49 50 51 52 Next Last
