Jeff Bezos writes big check to help ‘dreamers’Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will help 1,000 “dreamers” go to college. Walmart to raise starting wage; expand benefitsWalmart is raising its starting wage for all hourly associates in the United States, handing out bonuses and expanding maternity and parental leave benefits — including providing financial assistance for adoption. Sales Tax Q&A: What Sellers in an Online Marketplace Need to Know Are you a retailer using an online marketplace to sell your wares? Chances are you’re listed on a website like Amazon, Etsy or some other third-party fulfillment company. Walmart closing 63 Sam’s Club locations Walmart is trimming its Sam’s Club portfolio of wholesale club stores. Sears’ holiday sales plunge; lines up new financing, cost-cutting measures Sears Holdings had a miserable holiday season. Dunkin’ Brands taps McDonald’s veteran for newly created role Dunkin' Brands Group, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has strengthened its executive operations team. Beaton named VP Real Estate at Rent-A-Center Ross Beaton has been named VP of Real Estate at Rent-A-Center, a rent-to-own retailer with more than 2,500 locations in North America. Regulatory Wrap-Up: Health care, swipe fees and scheduling in the spotlight Trade issues to move to the forefront in 2018, according to a weekly review of retail-related developments in Washington. Ascena taps Pier I exec to head up its plus-fashion segment ascena retail group has ended its search for an executive to lead Lane Bryant. Changing of the guard at Nordstrom Rack It’s a homecoming of sorts for the new president of Nordstrom Rack. First Previous 363 364 365 366 367 Next Last
