Commentary: Retailers and COVID-19 LiabilitiesIt’s a confusing time for brick-and-mortar retailers as they navigate when and how to go about their daily operations under the looming specter of coronavirus. Amazon opens new West Coast fulfillment centerAmazon’s latest supply chain facility is located in Beaumont, Calif. Confirmed: J.C. Penney in $1.75 billion deal to sell retail and operating assets J.C. Penney Company is seeing light at the end of the tunnel with the help of two biggest landlords. Papa John’s to open 49 new locations in Northeast expansion Papa John’s has signed its largest domestic traditional store development agreement in 20 years. Target to increase number of Black employees Target Corp. has made a commitment to increase the diversity of its workforce. Century 21 going out of business The pandemic has taken down a pioneer of off-price retailing and an iconic New York retail institution. Simon and Brookfield reportedly in $800 million deal to acquire J.C. Penney Two mall owners have come to the rescue of embattled J.C. Penney. Amazon’s Career Day going virtual with 33,000 open corporate, tech job positions Amazon is opening up its annual Career Day hiring event to all areas of the U.S. by moving it online. LVMH pulls out of mega-deal to buy Tiffany; U.S. jeweler fires back The biggest-ever deal in luxury retail is off — at least “as it stands” now. Report: Former Starbucks, Nike exec to lead Sephora There’s a new person at the top at Sephora. McDonald’s veteran joins Panera Bread Panera Bread has named a 30-year veteran of McDonald’s as COO. Amazon in yet another building, hiring initiative Amazon is making Bellevue, Wash., a major center for corporate growth. First Previous 158 159 160 161 162 Next Last
