Japanese retail giant invests in fast-growing U.S. online retail start-upBoxed has gotten a new infusion of cash. Supervalu inches closer to selling retail unitsShareholders of Supervalu approved a reorganization of the company that may allow it to sell its remaining retail brands sooner than expected, reported the StarTribune. Four Tech Trends Transforming the Retail Industry In Accenture’s latest Technology Vision, we identified five technology trends that will reshape how we live, work and play in the next few years. Upstart online brand to merge with nation’s largest mattress maker There is more disruption in the mattress market — and this one involves a legacy mattress company and a fast-growing, direct-to-consumer brand. Kohl’s adds more fire power to its offerings On the heels of a strong second quarter performance, Kohl’s Corp. is bringing another familiar name into its brand portfolio. Walmart completes $16 billion acquisition of India's e-commerce giant Walmart has completed the largest acquisition in its history — and gained more firepower in its fight against Amazon. Walmart in new retail-healthcare tie-in Walmart is partnering with a health insurer to expand access to, and lower costs of, over-the-counter medications and other related items for older consumers. CBRE re-organizes into three global units One of the world’s largest managers of retail real estate properties has announced it will re-organize itself into three global businesses. Fast-casual, $300 million restaurant deal backed by founder of Panera Bread Zoës Kitchen is being acquired in a deal that will create the nation’s largest restaurant operator in the Mediterranean category. The next industry Amazon has its eyes on is… Amazon wants to expand its brick-and-mortar breadth — but just not through retail stores. First Previous 341 342 343 344 345 Next Last
