Francesca’s completes review; to go it aloneFrancesca’s has completed its review of strategic alternatives and there are no big changes in store — at least for now. Confirmed—Avenue Stores to close all locationsPlus-size women’s apparel retailer Avenue Stores has run out of time. 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. Steve Madden expands apparel offerings with latest acquisition Steve Madden is on a buying spree. Express taps Justice, Lane Bryant execs for two roles Express has appointed two retail vets to key roles in the company. 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. IHL Study: Five retailers opening stores for every retailer closing stores A new report looks to debunk the ongoing retail apocalypse narrative. First Previous 265 266 267 268 269 Next Last
