CBRE graduates third class from Retailing UniversityAll hail the third graduating class of Retailing University! Barneys to open luxury cannabis shopBarneys New York is putting an upscale spin on cannabis. Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly review of retail-related legislative developments-Feb. 11 New Jersey increases the minimum wage to $15/hr by 2024, with first increase occurring on July 1, 2019. It also incrementally increases the state’s tipped wage to $5.13/hr by 2024. Toys ‘R’ Us looks for comeback under new name Toys “R” Us is back — sort of. Farren joins DLC as VP of leasing Travis Farren, who spent 18 years as an executive at CBL Properties, has joined DLC Management as VP of leasing. Staples makes another acquisition Staples continues to strengthen its service offerings. Done Deal: Lord & Taylor flagship sold One of New York’s landmark retail buildings has a new owner. Payless ShoeSource reportedly preps for bankruptcy Payless ShoeSource may be taking its second trip to bankruptcy court in less than two years. Lidl furthers commitment to U.S. with new chairman German grocery conglomerate Lidl has tapped a former executive of rival Aldi as chairman of its U.S. operations. Publix promotes company vet to VP of manufacturing A familiar face is assuming the role of VP of manufacturing at Publix Super Markets. Shopko to close 250 more stores Following a January Chapter 11 filing, Shopko is shuttering 251 stores on top of the 38 locations it previously announced would close. Tech Viewpoint: Three Lessons for Retail Tech from the Patriots’ Super Bowl Victory Retailers can apply aspects of the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl defeat of the Los Angeles Rams to their IT efforts. First Previous 818 819 820 821 822 Next Last
