DoorDash launches ultrafast delivery serviceDoorDash is leveraging its DashMart online convenience channel to support delivery of grocery and CPG items in 10-15 minutes. In a first, New York City mandates vaccines for all private sector workersNew York City has become the first city in the country to impose a coronavirus vaccine mandate for private employers. Jack in the Box to acquire Del Taco for $575 million Jack in the Box Inc. is buying the second-largest Mexican quick-serve chain in the United States. Square changes name to Block A growing financial payments company is adopting a new corporate identity. Shoe Carnival acquires Shoe Station for $67 million Shoe Carnival has expanded its footprint via an acquisition. WD Partners names Jay Highland as executive VP, creative WD has appointed an industry veteran and leader to its leadership team. First Look: Target’s new stores emphasize convenience, safety Target opened 32 new stores in 2021 — check out some of their features. Holiday sales could beat forecast despite inflation, COVID, says NRF economist Early signs point to a record holiday season for retailers. CBRE’S Brandon Isner on retail’s beckoning future Retail spaces are increasing their productivity on a per sq. ft. basis, quite steeply. In short, retailers are doing more with less. Lids expands store footprint with its first stores in Europe Lids is expanding internationally with the opening of its first standalone stores in Europe. Big Lots outlook downbeat amid supply chain headwinds Big Lots reported third-quarter results that beat analysts’ forecasts but warned that it expects supply chain challenges to continue to weigh on gross margins. Ulta Beauty tops expectations as beauty business rebounds Ulta Beauty reported better-than-expected third-quarter results with comp sales that topped pre-pandemic levels. First Previous 370 371 372 373 374 Next Last