Strategy

Paid leave in the spotlight in weekly review of state and congressional retail-related activity.

Jim Terrell, who in 36 years at Sears Holdings presided over divestiture, repurposing, and subleasing of dozens of properties, has joined A&G Realty Partners as managing director.

The chief executive of Kirkland’s has resigned after 18 years with the company.

PriceSmart has a new finance head.

Anthropologie is getting a new leader. Or make that leaders.

The news that President Trump instructed the United States Trade Representative to consider an additional $100 billion in tariffs on Chinese imports is raising alarm among retailers.

Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are on the rise — at least for now.

Sam Edelman has taken its brand to Asia.