CSA Q&A: Railroad strike could shut down 30% of freight movementAs negotiations stall with railroad labor unions, Chain Store Age spoke with Spencer Shute, senior consultant at procurement and supply chain consultancy Proxima, about the impact a rail strike would have on the nation’s supply chain. Ulta Beauty VP moves over to Hudson’s BayHudson’s Bay Company is losing one of its longtime executives. Lands’ End taps American Eagle exec as its next CEO There’s going to be a changing of the guard at Lands’ End. Starbucks to open 2,000 U.S. stores by 2025; investing $450 million to modernize Starbucks unveiled aggressive growth plans at its 2022 Investor Day event in Seattle. Report: Evening traffic in U.S. downtowns hits a high in August Hot weather and school vacations brought more office workers and tourists back to major urban centers last month. JCPenney launches Western-themed apparel & footwear line JCPenney is turning to a classic American apparel, footwear and handbag brand for its latest private label offering. Kroger releases new budget private label line America’s largest grocery retailer is revamping its private label branding strategy. Pier 1 owner acquires majority interest in Tuesday Morning The owner of retailers including Pier 1 and Dressbarn is leading an investment group taking control of the Tuesday Morning board. Ikea U.S. enters consumer solar energy market Ikea U.S. is partnering with a solar technology and energy services provider to begin selling home solar energy solutions to select customers. How communication governs supply chain efficiency Supply chains are fragile. First Previous 311 312 313 314 315 Next Last