Gap Inc. to grow Athleta, Janie & Jack globally via franchisingGap Inc. is expanding its already robust franchise business with the addition of two brands. Old Navy to almost double the size of store fleetOld Navy, which will soon be spun off by parent Gap Inc. as an independent public company, is feeling bullish on brick-and-mortar. Forever 21 denies it is filing for bankruptcy Forever 21 Inc. says it is not filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this weekend. Sembler Company names new CEO The Sembler Company has announced that the son of founder Mel Sembler will take the company helm beginning the first of next year. Fred’s liquidation moves forward Fred’s has been given the approval for an asset disposition specialist to advise on store closing sales at its remaining locations. McDonald’s makes another big investment in tech innovation The fast-food giant is acquiring a voice-based tech startup and planting a stake in Silicon Valley. Founder — and China’s wealthiest man — steps down from his online empire Jack Ma has left Alibaba some 20 years after he founded the company, which ranks as the world’s largest e-commerce group. Vitamin Shoppe gets competing buyout bid Another suitor has emerged for Vitamin Shoppe. Fred’s to liquidate; closing all stores in 60 days Fred’s efforts to restructure and turnaround its business have failed. MC Group, Icon merger creates one of biggest brand implementation firms in U.S. MC Group and Icon, two of the nation’s leading providers of brand implementation solutions, have merged to form one of the largest and most well-rounded organizations in the industry. First Previous 260 261 262 263 264 Next Last