Public stances by businesses raise risk of consumer boycottsCompanies need to take care of the causes and people they publicly support. Consumer confidence falls again amid government shutdownConsumer confidence fell to an 18-month low in January amid market volatility and the government shutdown. Walmart looks to score online with sports fans Walmart has announced a deal that couldn’t be more timely — and gives it an edge over Amazon. Starbucks staying out of 2020 presidential race Starbucks is not going to get involved in national political campaigns — even if its former CEO is running for president. Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly recap of retail-related legislative actions—Jan. 28 Paid leave heating up in legislatures nationwide, with the proposals increasingly funded in part by employer contributions. Giorgio Armani to transform NYC flagship — and add luxury apartments Italian fashion giant Giorgio Armani has big plans for Madison Avenue. David’s Bridal looks to expand offerings after bankruptcy David’s Bridal is revving up its engine after having successfully emerged from bankruptcy protection. Tech Viewpoint: Three reasons Google’s GDPR fine matters to U.S. retail Google’s record $57 million fine for violating the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) should serve as a wakeup call for retailers everywhere. Report – Google will fight EU privacy fine Google plans to appeal a $57 million fine for allegedly violating European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), according to Politco. End of an era at The Container Store The man who co-founded The Container Store some 40 years ago is retiring from the company. First Previous 406 407 408 409 410 Next Last
