Starbucks reins in expansion, ramps up store closingsStarbucks Corp. is slowing down U.S. store expansion and increasing the pace of store closures in the face of slowing same-store sales. Two of Ascena’s fashion-outlet brands going onlineApparel giant Ascena Retail Group is expanding its premium outlet fashion business to the online world. Toys “R” Us intellectual assets reportedly generate lots of interest As Toys “R” Us continues to liquidate its U.S. stores, it appears likely that some part of it will live on. Sugarfina going global Luxury candy brand Sugarfina is expanding into Asia. New robotics warehouse planned for Michigan Amazon is opening a robotics-based facility in the Wolverine State. NRF calls latest tariff threat ‘reckless escalation’ The National Retail Federation is asking the U.S. Congress to intervene in the escalating tariff dispute with China. GameStop in talks about possible sale GameStop Corp. has confirmed it is exploring a possible sale. West Elm creative director leaves for J.Crew West Elm’s loss is J. Crew’s gain. GameStop reportedly in talks with buyout firms The nation’s leading — and struggling — video-game retailer may be looking to leave the public arena. Done deal—Finish Line acquired The largest sporting goods retailer in the U.K., JD Sports Fashion plc, has completed its acquisition of The Finish Line. ‘Head tax’ battle reportedly far from over Seattle repealed its per employee tax for big companies, however corporations, including Amazon, may still have a battle ahead. New leasing director named at InvenTrust Thirty-year industry veteran Robert Mettel has been hired as director of leasing at InvenTrust, owner and manager of 81 open-air centers comprising 14.2 million sq. ft. of GLA. First Previous 931 932 933 934 935 Next Last
