The disruption of retail continues as fashion goes to the officeTwo fast-growing disruptors — one that rents clothes and the other that rents co-working office spaces — have entered into a partnership. Mattress Firm to close more storesNot even two weeks after filing for bankruptcy protection and planning to close up to 700 stores, Mattress Firm expects to shutter more locations. Start-up to open new curated retail concept for brands new to physical retail Fourpost is putting its hat in the retail arena, but not via the typical model. New lamps, floor wax yield big savings for Walmart The discount giant is seeing some big savings from two changes throughout its vast network of stores. Coldwater Creek making brick-and-mortar comeback Coldwater Creek is once again opening physical stores. Amazon’s holiday hiring spree is in full gear Applications for seasonal employment positions are flooding into Amazon. QVC, HSN to combine operations into new business unit QVC and Home Shopping Network are combining their business units in a move that will result in the elimination of about 2,075 jobs. Coming soon…the first crowdfunding retail store A store dedicated to products developed exclusively through crowdfunding is set to make its U.S. debut. Sears’ Eddie Lampert holds town hall for employees Sears chairman Eddie Lampert rallied his troops one day after the cash-strapped retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Claire’s Stores exits bankruptcy Claire’s Stores has completed its financial restructuring nearly seven months after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. First Previous 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 Next Last
