Tempur Sealy to acquire Mattress Firm in $4 billion dealA leading bedding maker is set to acquire the nation’s largest mattress specialty retailer. Why it takes time to build timeless centersMunicipalities are being very thoughtful about what their communities might become 20 or 30 years down the road. How private ownership will revive malls As REITS prune and right-size their portfolios, mall ownership is coming back full circle to private ownership. Imports expected to remain below 2022 for most of this year Congestion at the nation’s ports has largely disappeared as import levels have fallen amid economic uncertainty. Amazon: The top three small business challenges are… A new Amazon Business survey provides insight into the priorities of U.S. small businesses. China-based Miniso to open flagship in Times Square A global discount retailer is setting up shop in the Big Apple as it continues to grow its U.S. footprint. WH Smith North America applies AI to inventory planning A specialty airport/casino retailer is streamlining the process of allocating merchandise to specific store locations. Foot Locker hires Nike veteran to lead banner A 19-year Nike veteran has been tapped to head up a Foot Locker banner that serves the Hispanic community. PepsiCo. exec to head marketing at Sephora U.S. Sephora U.S. is getting a new chief marketer whose resume includes eight years at Google. Kearney: U.S. executives cautiously optimistic about end of inflation The good news is that the current inflationary cycle seems to be nearing its end. Famed NYC off-price retailer Century 21 reopens flagship An iconic off-price department store that declared bankruptcy and liquidated its stores in 2020 is poised for its comeback. CEO confidence ticks down slightly; hiring difficulties persist The nation’s CEOs are preparing for a recession. The good news is that they still expect it will be a short one. First Previous 179 180 181 182 183 Next Last