New robotics warehouse planned for MichiganAmazon is opening a robotics-based facility in the Wolverine State. Toys “R” Us intellectual assets reportedly generate lots of interestAs Toys “R” Us continues to liquidate its U.S. stores, it appears likely that some part of it will live on. Sugarfina going global Luxury candy brand Sugarfina is expanding into Asia. Two of Ascena’s fashion-outlet brands going online Apparel giant Ascena Retail Group is expanding its premium outlet fashion business to the online world. Starbucks reins in expansion, ramps up store closings Starbucks Corp. is slowing down U.S. store expansion and increasing the pace of store closures in the face of slowing same-store sales. NRF calls latest tariff threat ‘reckless escalation’ The National Retail Federation is asking the U.S. Congress to intervene in the escalating tariff dispute with China. Done deal—Finish Line acquired The largest sporting goods retailer in the U.K., JD Sports Fashion plc, has completed its acquisition of The Finish Line. Rent-A-Center to be acquired for $1.37 billion Rent-A-Center is going private. GameStop reportedly in talks with buyout firms The nation’s leading — and struggling — video-game retailer may be looking to leave the public arena. Cirque du Soleil to open interactive centers in malls The level of entertainment in shopping centers just got taken up a couple of notches. First Previous 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 Next Last
