Watch out Starbucks — robotic coffee ‘haus’ makes San Francisco debutTravelers and employees of San Francisco International Airport can now have their coffees prepared and served by a robotic barista. Hudson’s Bay takeover drama continuesAn offer by the executive chairman and governor of department store giant Hudson’s Bay Co. to take the company private has not been well received — at least for the time being. Columbia Sportswear CEO: New tariffs would be ‘disaster for the American economy’ Most retailers are letting their associations and lobby groups speak out against the latest round of tariffs. But not all. Amazon heats up renewable energy efforts Amazon will open a new solar farm in the U.S. and a new wind farm in the E.U. Birkenstock goes direct to consumer with second U.S. store A sixth-generation, family-run footwear brand with a devoted following has set up shop on the West Coast. Commentary: Fighting costs on all fronts can buy retailers their future Retailers urgently need cost savings on a massive scale. Wayfair’s Q2 sales, customers grow even as loss widens Wayfair’s loss grew in the second quarter amid increased operating costs. Analysis: Wayfair business model continues to travel in wrong direction While Wayfair is an expert at driving sales growth, it remains terrible at translating this into profitable gains. Dick’s Sporting Goods launching new private-label brand Dick’s Sporting Goods is expanding its growing portfolio of private-label brands. 5Qs for Stephen Lebovitz on competitive socialization We asked Stephen Lebovitz for his take on competitive socialization. Digital native Mizzen+Main expands retail footprint A men’s apparel brand that specializes in sweat-wicking, wrinkle-resistant and no-dry cleaning dress shirts is expanding its fledgling retail footprint. Grocery traffic report: Walmart rules! If you take it for granted that omnipresent Walmart Supercenters dominate the grocery world, well…you’re right. First Previous 732 733 734 735 736 Next Last
