What customer service skills improve retail business growth? Mickey Drexler leaves J. CrewA retail legend is moving on. Third parties, SMBs thrive on Amazon Stores Some interesting sales trends emerged on the Amazon site during 2018. Consumer sentiment nosedives Consumer sentiment in January fell to its lowest level since October 2016, or directly before the presidential election. Dry Goods expanding its store portfolio The specialty fashion retailer owned by Von Maur Department Store is ramping up store expansion. Kraft grocery pop-up offers free food—to a very select group Kraft is stepping up to help government workers who have been out of work for more than three weeks due to the government shutdown. J.C. Penney makes changes to executive team; announces open positions Changes are afoot at J.C. Penney as its new CEO starts to put her stamp on the company. Kroger CEO offers five predictions on future of retail Retail is not going away. Indochino accelerates brick-and-mortar expansion, plans new offerings Indochino, the digitally native made-to-measure menswear brand, is expanding its store portfolio and product offerings. JLL names first global retail VP Charlotte Elstob has been named VP of international retail at JLL, a newly created position. Walgreens and Microsoft join forces in healthcare delivery alliance Walgreens Boots Alliance and Microsoft Corp. have entered into a seven-year partnership as each company looks to gain ground against an expanding Amazon. Gymboree reportedly set to file for bankruptcy Gymboree Corp. is reportedly very close to its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in less than two years. First Previous 341 342 343 344 345 Next Last
