Roots on hunt for a new CEOThe chief executive of Roots Canada has left the company. NRF session preview: Maximizing frontline performanceStore associates are key to providing one of the few components that online retailers cannot match: the human touch. Report: Macy’s to close at least 11 stores Macy’s is closing a store in its hometown. Acquisition creates new beauty powerhouse Natura &Co is set to close its acquisition of Avon Products on Jan. 3, and has appointed a new senior team to drive the company’s growth. CEO Churn: Three on the Hot Seat As the new year settles in, so do new leaders at many of the nation’s leading chains. Walmart creates omnichannel ad ecosystem Walmart is expanding its in-house advertising offering with a new partner network and enhanced capabilities. Shopkick: Top shopping trends for 2020 Shoppers will visit brick-and-mortar stores in 2020, but won’t check their devices at the door. UPS: Returns to break record A whopping 1.9 million is the number of return packages that UPS predicted it would process on Jan. 2, National Returns Day. Walmart CEO gets big platform The chief executive of the nation’s largest retailer has taken on the chairmanship of a high-profile pro-business coalition. Two new CEOs announced at dawn of New Year The ending of 2019 brought with it two new chief executive appointments. First Previous 322 323 324 325 326 Next Last