Corporate Governance

The state of the economy is sound, but retail growth is expected to cool off a bit this year.

Ralph Lauren Corp. turned in a strong quarterly performance fueled by a big marketing push and an online surge.

Neiman Marcus Group has added two executives to its evolving leadership team

Luxury jewelry retailer Birks Group is opening its mobile commerce business to Chinese social media/m-payment platform WeChat in its Canadian banners.

Target is expanding the pilot of a new loyalty program that comes with a local twist — and a birthday present.

Fred’s Inc. made several appointments to its C-suite.

An affiliate of Milwaukee-based Phoenix Investors has purchased Bon-Ton’s 517,000-sq.-ft. distribution center in Rockford, Ill., and is in the market for a new tenant.

Stage Stores is at risk of being delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.