Retail jobs up by 11,000 in JanuaryApparel and accessories stores led the industry in hiring in January. Sears gets more financing from Eddie LampertESL Investments, the fund of Sears Holding Corp. chairman and CEO Eddie Lampert has come to the retailer’s aid again. Amazon’s new patents could improve warehouse accuracy Amazon’s newest patents bank on the power of touch to drive more efficiency in warehouse operations. BDO: Retail execs bullish on tax reform; expect ‘moderate’ sales increase in 2018 Retailers’ expectations for the year ahead are moderate, with c-suite executives forecasting a 3.2% increase in total sales for 2018. Bon-Ton details store closing locations The Bon-Ton Stores is moving ahead with its plans to reduce its store footprint. Report: Job cuts at Sears Sears Holdings has trimmed its corporate workforce. Amazon is creating a health care company—with two big-name partners Amazon is teaming up with two influential companies to try to improve a system that others have tried and failed to change over the years. Bon-Ton details turnaround plan The Bon-Ton Stores is hoping to improve its flagging business with a two-year, four-part turnaround plan. CSA opens nominations for ‘10 under 40’ retail real estate stars Chain Store Age has launched its annual search for 10 future leaders in real estate whom we dub “retail stars.” Payless in retail realignment Payless ShoeSource is realigning its North American retail organizational structure, with an end goal of better serving the customer. First Previous 359 360 361 362 363 Next Last
