Marketing

Williams-Sonoma reported an unexpected increase in comparative sales as consumers stuck at home shopped online for furniture and other household goods.

A discount giant is acting like a start-up in its pursuit of younger, urban, affluent shoppers.

NewMark Merrill (no relation to that other Newmark) owns and/or manages some 70 outdoor centers in California, Illinois, and Colorado.

L Brands is shrinking the store portfolio of its struggling Victoria’s Secret division. 

TravelCenters of America Inc. is looking to expand its footprint via franchising.

Lowe’s reported a strong first quarter with sales and profit that beat analyst expectations — and with same-store sales growth that beat rival Home Depot. 

The Prada Group is managing customer relationships across all channels with a single platform. 

Walmart Inc. is thinking big in China.