Estée Lauder to acquire beauty retailer Deciem in $1 billion dealThe Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has agreed to buy a majority stake in indie beauty brand Deciem Beauty Brand Group Inc. Graiser: U.S. retailers are captured in a $40 billion deferral bubbleAfter herd immunity quells the threat of COVID-19 and masks are thrown away, retailers will still be feeling the ill-effects of the pandemic, according to Andy Graiser, co-president of A&G Real Estate Partners. Kohl's rejects activist investor group's move for board control Kohl’s Corp. is pushing back against a group of activist investors who think the retailer is not moving quick enough to address “stagnant sales” and “declining gross margins” — issues that it said predate the pandemic. Solstice files for bankruptcy Solstice Marketing Concepts has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Chicken Salad Chick drives expansion in new market Chicken Salad Chick is growing its footprint in Indiana. Century 21 in retail comeback Century 21 plans to relaunch in summer — outside of the United States. Report: TikTok’s owner halts sale to Oracle, Walmart The Chinese parent company of TikTok is reportedly putting an end to efforts to spin off its U.S. business with Oracle and Walmart as minority owners. Tractor Supply acquires 167-store Orscheln Farm and Home Tractor Supply Company is expanding its footprint in the Midwest through an acquisition. Joann files for IPO Joann is leveraging the surge in arts-and-crafts amid the pandemic to file to go public. The fastest-growing retailer in the cannabis industry doesn’t sell cannabis The fastest-growing retail cannabis business in the United States saw its revenue rise 140% in 2020, fueled by a same-store sales increase of 63%. Adidas to sell Reebok; will focus on its own brand Adidas is parting ways with Reebok. CVS Health sales, earnings top estimates; ramping up investments in health care CVS Health Corp. reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter profit and revenues amid a rise in pharmacy sales and forecast a strong year ahead. First Previous 153 154 155 156 157 Next Last