Another first for Selfridges as it prepares to open in-store cinemaSelfridges continues to push the envelope of department-store retailing in its effort to attract and engage shoppers. Tru Kids taps toy industry vet to head joint venture to open Toys ‘R’ Us storesPlans to revive the Toys “R” Us banner in the U.S. are gaining momentum with the appointment of a veteran from the bankrupt chain to lead the new initiative. Canadian discounter takes off with mobile loyalty program Giant Tiger Stores Limited is expanding its GT VIP mobile loyalty offering to stores in Ontario. Gap Inc. to grow Athleta, Janie & Jack globally via franchising Gap Inc. is expanding its already robust franchise business with the addition of two brands. Old Navy to almost double the size of store fleet Old Navy, which will soon be spun off by parent Gap Inc. as an independent public company, is feeling bullish on brick-and-mortar. Report: FTC investigates Amazon Marketplace The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly probing Amazon over possible antitrust violations related to its Marketplace platform. RH tops Q2 estimates; to accelerate expansion The retailer formerly known as Restoration Hardware beat expectations for its second quarter as its expressed confidence in a strategy that is focused largely on experiential brick-and-mortar. Sembler Company names new CEO The Sembler Company has announced that the son of founder Mel Sembler will take the company helm beginning the first of next year. Food Lion adds parental leave benefit Food Lion is expanding its benefits program. Fred’s liquidation moves forward Fred’s has been given the approval for an asset disposition specialist to advise on store closing sales at its remaining locations. Report: Tariffs taking toll on U.S. businesses, consumers — and labor market Tariffs cost American business and consumers $6.8 billion in July, the highest monthly total in U.S. history. Neighborhood Goods expanding; raises $11 million in funding Neighborhood Goods is expanding its department store of the future concept. First Previous 710 711 712 713 714 Next Last
