Dollar General to open 1,110 stores in 2022; plans international expansionDollar General unveiled aggressive expansion plans that includes its first stores outside of the U.S. and the acceleration of the rollout of its more upscale Popshelf store concept. Build-A-Bear sales, earnings up over pre-pandemic levelsBuild-A-Bear Workshop showed no signs of losing its momentum in the third quarter. Exclusive Q&A with Madewell’s Chief Marketing Officer Madewell is leveraging its Insider targeted loyalty program to help ensure a strong holiday performance. Newly public Warby Parker’s loss doubles in Q3 amid listing and other costs Warby Parker’s third-quarter revenue rose, but its net loss widened amid costs related to its September public listing and stock-based compensation. Primark to ramp up U.S. store expansion Primark is expanding around the world — with a big focus on the United States. Canada’s Kanuk to open its first U.S. store Kanuk is entering the United States as the first part of its international expansion. Big Lots sees gender diversity on board as ‘strategic advantage’ Big Lots has been recognized for advancing women’s leadership in the boardroom. Ikea raising U.S. minimum wage to $16 per hour; adds more benefits Another retailer is increasing its minimum wage and adding benefits as it looks to attract workers in a tight labor market. Multi-brand restaurant retailer brings bitcoin to loyalty space The operator of restaurant banners including Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and Rainforest Café is launching a bitcoin loyalty rewards program. Panera Bread to go public — again — but this time with help from Danny Meyer Panera Bread is set to return to the public arena through an initial public offering with an assist from one of the nation’s most high-profile restaurateurs. PriceChopper/Market 32, Tops Markets complete merger; to sell 12 Tops stores Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Markets have completed their merger. Nelson Worldwide taps Bevan Bloemendaal to head retail practice The former global creative leader of Timberland has joined Nelson Worldwide. First Previous 160 161 162 163 164 Next Last
