Strategy

Meet retail real estate's rising stars. Many members of CSA’s 2018 class grew up in the business, while others discovered the field by accident and learned the ropes.

The chief executive of Academy Sports + Outdoors is leaving to pursue “another opportunity.”

Ikea continues to expand its U.S. footprint — and solar capabilities.

The nation's largest specialty mattress retailer has tapped a retailer experienced in the business of sleep as chief merchandising officer.

An online apparel brand founded by a mother and daughter duo has raised new funding to expand.

It’s not just your imagination. Coffee shops are popping up everywhere.

Amazon is readying to open its newest distribution center in the Grand Canyon State.

Starbucks Corp. is accelerating the pace of expansion in one of its most important — and fastest-growing — markets.