Starbucks staying out of 2020 presidential raceStarbucks is not going to get involved in national political campaigns — even if its former CEO is running for president. GameStop ends efforts to sell company; still looking for a CEOThe world’s largest video game and gaming console retailer has taken itself off the selling block. FAO Schwarz to open first-ever European flagship Iconic toy retailer FAO Schwarz continues to expand its horizons. Madison Reed ramping up brick-and-mortar expansion; expands exec team Online beauty start-up Madison Reed has raised more capital as its looks to accelerate its online and offline growth. Walmart looks to score online with sports fans Walmart has announced a deal that couldn’t be more timely — and gives it an edge over Amazon. Consumer confidence falls again amid government shutdown Consumer confidence fell to an 18-month low in January amid market volatility and the government shutdown. Jeweler goes for omnichannel dazzle with next-generation stores Helzberg Diamonds is using leading-edge technologies such as augmented reality (AR) to modernize its brick-and-mortar customer experience. With no Toys ‘R’ Us, toys sales dip The absence of Toys “R” Us from the retail landscape impacted toys sales — but not as much as had been feared. Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly recap of retail-related legislative actions—Jan. 28 Paid leave heating up in legislatures nationwide, with the proposals increasingly funded in part by employer contributions. Retail lab workspace debuts at Cherry Hill Mall What better shared workspace tenant could a mall operator wish for than one that might churn out more new tenants? First Previous 990 991 992 993 994 Next Last