Labor & Employment

Changing of the guard at footwear retailer

Johnson & Murphy is getting a new chief executive.
CBRE graduates third class from Retailing University

All hail the third graduating class of Retailing University!
Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly review of retail-related legislative developments-Feb. 11

New Jersey increases the minimum wage to $15/hr by 2024, with first increase occurring on July 1, 2019. It also incrementally increases the state’s tipped wage to $5.13/hr by 2024.
Toys ‘R’ Us looks for comeback under new name

Toys “R” Us is back — sort of.
Lidl furthers commitment to U.S. with new chairman

German grocery conglomerate Lidl has tapped a former executive of rival Aldi as chairman of its U.S. operations.
Publix promotes company vet to VP of manufacturing

A familiar face is assuming the role of VP of manufacturing at Publix Super Markets.
Skechers runs strong in Q4; bullish on guidance

Strong global sales gave a big boost to Skechers in the fourth quarter.
Sears will stay in business as judge approves Eddie Lampert’s bid

Sears Holdings Corp. has been given a lifeline.
California Consumer Privacy Act: A Sea of Change for Retailers

The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 likely will require businesses, including retailers, to make significant changes to their data protection programs.
BDO survey: Retailers preparing for downturn

A majority of retailers are surviving, but not thriving.

REI chief executive resigns over undisclosed ‘personal relationship’