Consumers grow wary as sentiment falls amid trade concernsConsumer sentiment declined in early August to its lowest level since the start of the year. Mall-based candy retailer files for bankruptcy; locked out of some storesThings are not so sweet these days for Lolli & Pops. Tapestry Q4 revenue misses amid continuing weakness at Kate Spade Don’t look for Tapestry to make any acquisitions in the near future. Francesca’s completes review; to go it alone Francesca’s has completed its review of strategic alternatives and there are no big changes in store — at least for now. Rent-A-Center completes purchase of online competitor Rent-A-Center has completed a deal designed to increase its share of the $20 billion-plus virtual rent-to-own market. Knowledge Is Power: How retailers can take greater control of spending in stores Mall of America was put up as collateral for construction of American Dream The owner of Mall of America put up the Bloomington, Minn., mega-mall as collateral for a construction loan for the American Dream complex set to open this fall in the New Jersey Meadowlands, according to a report in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Confirmed—Avenue Stores to close all locations Plus-size women’s apparel retailer Avenue Stores has run out of time. Steve Madden expands apparel offerings with latest acquisition Steve Madden is on a buying spree. Steve Madden acquires direct-to-consumer sneaker upstart Steve Madden’s new acquisition comes with Italian flair. Boston Barricade sold Boston Barricade has been sold to Mosaic Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. CBRE names new global research head Meghann Martindale has returned to CBRE to head its global research operation. First Previous 222 223 224 225 226 Next Last
