Costco Q4 profit surges; reports flaw in financial controlsCostco Wholesale Corp.’s profit rose 13.5% in the fourth quarter, even as its online growth lost some steam. Mattress Firm files for Chapter 11, closing up to 700 storesDeclining sales, over-expansion and competition from online disruptors have finally caught up with Mattress Firm. Retail industry jobs rise in September Jobs in the retail industry are up over last year, yet many retail positions still remain unfilled. Fast-growing, fast-casual restaurant brand names COO Mod Super Fast Pizza Holdings, which will open about 100 locations this year, has tapped an experienced executive to help oversee its aggressive growth. Another retailer expands to fill Toys “R” Us void Go! Retail Group is hoping to attract more holiday toy shoppers this year. Pier I loss widens in Q2 A struggling Pier 1 Imports Inc. reported disappointing second quarter results amid a sharp decline in same-store sales. Interbrand: The most valuable global brand is… Five U.S. companies took the top spots in a ranking of the world’s top 100 brands based on their value. Giant Food Stores to launch new store concept Giant Food Stores is going urban — and smaller. Amazon's wage hikes comes with downside It seems Amazon’s employee wage increase comes at a price for warehouse employees. Look who is scrubbing the floors at Walmart Walmart is using technology to free up its store associates from a time-consuming maintenance task. First Previous 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 Next Last