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. Starbucks brings 'community store' concept to Watts neighborhood of LAStarbucks Corp. continues to expand its network of stores dedicated to supporting local economic growth. 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. 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. Century 21 going out of business The pandemic has taken down a pioneer of off-price retailing and an iconic New York retail institution. Amazon opens new West Coast fulfillment center Amazon’s latest supply chain facility is located in Beaumont, Calif. Target to increase number of Black employees Target Corp. has made a commitment to increase the diversity of its workforce. 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. 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. 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. First Previous 189 190 191 192 193 Next Last