Five CEOs to Watch in 2019The door in the corner office swings fast in the retail industry as companies tap new leaders to steer their ships in today’s disrupted marketplace. Challenger Report: Job cuts on the riseRetailers were busy adding jobs in 2018, but they also were cutting positions at the same time. Commentary: Blake Nordstrom 'never afraid to take risks' Blake Nordstrom was, first and foremost, a retailer. Sears gets last-minute buyout bid from Lampert Sears Holdings Corp. won a reprieve from liquidation after its chairman submitted an eleventh hour offer to buy the bankrupt chain. Consumer confidence takes a December dive Despite record holiday sales, U.S. consumers are starting to feel less confident about the economy amid trade concerns, market volatility and worries about slowing global economic growth. Chinese e-commerce giant shakes up divisions JD.com is heading into the new year by revamping its operations. Walmart goes all out to hire truck drivers The world’s largest retailer has been waging a major recruitment drive to increase the ranks of its truck drivers. BJ's names new board member BJ’s Wholesale Club’s board of directors has a new member. India tightens online retail rules New rules taking effect in India will directly impact such online retailers as Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart Group. Kroger names new CFO There’s going to a changing of the guard in The Kroger Co.’s finance suite. First Previous 301 302 303 304 305 Next Last