Upbeat mood prevails at 2018 RECon Show“The Mall is Dead, Long Live the Mall!” — the cover line on issues of Chain Store Age distributed at last week’s RECon 2018 show — was an apt description of retailer sentiment at last week’s big retail real estate trade show. Retailers warn tariffs will have widespread consequences on U.S. economyThe nation’s retail associations wasted no time in responding to the White House announcement on Tuesday that it intends to move forward on implementing $50 billion tariffs on goods imported from China. Hedge fund of Sears’ Lampert hints at deal There could be a deal brewing at Sears Holdings Corp. Owner of Panera Bread, Krispy Kreme in another big acquisition JAB is expanding its brand portfolio—again. Consumer confidence remains at ‘historically strong’ levels Consumer confidence bounced back in May after a slight decline in April. Regulatory Wrap-up: Insider’s guide to retail-related legislative developments Labor is in the spotlight as Supreme Court issues far-reaching, employer-friendly ruling and a potential mass strike of hospitality union workers could cripple Las Vegas resorts. Not all Starbucks will close on Tuesday afternoon Target Corp.’s Starbucks cafes will remain open when the coffee giant closes its U.S. stores on the afternoon of May 29 for racial-bias training. Tractor Supply goes all in for LEDs Tractor Supply Company has completed its biggest environmental stewardship project to date. Retail Design Institute unveils Store of the Year An Australian specialty skincare retailer took home the top honor in the Retail Design Institute’s annual international design competition. Tech repair brand on fast track with expanding store footprint uBreakiFix is on a roll. U.K. home improvement chain sold—for $1.34 The struggling Homebase chain is getting a new owner. Blockchain in Retail: Building a new level of consumer trust Cheerleaders for blockchain say the technology will be as disruptive for retail as the advent of online shopping. First Previous 1165 1166 1167 1168 1169 Next Last
