Lowe’s gets a jump on spring with in-store hiring blitzIt’s only January but spring is in the air at Lowe’s Companies. New York, New Jersey among states with 2020 minimum wage hikesThe New Year brought with it with minimum wage hikes in a total of 26 states and the District of Columbia. Walmart CEO gets big platform The chief executive of the nation’s largest retailer has taken on the chairmanship of a high-profile pro-business coalition. Walmart veteran to take the reins at Michaels The Michaels Companies has named its second CEO in just two months. It’s official: Minimum age to buy tobacco is now 21 It is now illegal to sell tobacco products — including e-cigarettes and vaping cartridges — to anyone under the age of 21. Target innovation chief jumps to CPG company Minsok Pak has quietly left Target Corp. after two years in a C-level role overseeing strategy and innovation. Forever 21 hires expert to help with brand transformation Forever 21 has hired a marketing expert to lead its efforts to redefine and transform its brand. Top Retail Stories of 2019 It was another year of rapid change and evolution in retailing. As some of the industry’s most familiar brands closed up shop, others were acquired or returned for a second act. New CEO to take reins at BJ’s BJ’s Wholesale Club has tapped an insider as its next chief executive. Walmart backs adoption of new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has gained another prominent supporter from the retail sector. First Previous 248 249 250 251 252 Next Last
