Done deal—Finish Line acquiredThe largest sporting goods retailer in the U.K., JD Sports Fashion plc, has completed its acquisition of The Finish Line. West Elm creative director leaves for J.CrewWest Elm’s loss is J. Crew’s gain. Google invests in Chinese e-commerce giant Google is making a big move in the Chinese e-commerce game. C-store chain sets goal of 500 stores Convenience-store operator Yesway continues to grow through acquisitions. Alibaba is updating its superstore banner with ‘new retail’ tech China’s online giant Alibaba is giving its brick-and-mortar super-store banner, RT-Mart, a digital makeover. Fast-casual concept looks to Northeast expansion An eatery that began as a walk-up counter in Midtown Manhattan in 2011 is looking to expand with a new prototype. Kroger to exit one of its markets Kroger Co. is saying farewell to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Petco CEO departs; replacement named Petco Animal Supplies Inc. has tapped a tech executive as its new chief executive. Chico’s FAS exec takes top role at Rue21 Changes are afoot at teen apparel retailer Rue 21, which has appointed a new CEO, along with a new chief marketing office and CFO. Is Microsoft developing the next Amazon Go? Microsoft could be working on a strategy to take on Amazon’s cashierless convenience stores. First Previous 355 356 357 358 359 Next Last
