X/SPECS puts spotlight on physical storesPhysical retail took center stage at Chain Store Age's X/SPECS 2017 executive conference, which put a spotlight on the evolution of brick-and-mortar stores from a design, build and facilities perspective. Amazon Business delivers a new perkAmazon is going after office supply retailers with a new program designed to ramp up the online giant’s appeal to corporate customers. Des Moines gets its first outlet center Thousands of Iowans converged in Des Moines this week to register a vote for value retail. Bed Bath & Beyond rolls out membership program Bed Bath & Beyond is looking to drive sales with its new membership program. Sears ends relationship with century-old partner Sears Holdings has broken up with one of its oldest suppliers. Iconic retail flagship sold as part of multi-faceted blockbuster deal A symbol of the grand old days of department store retailing has been sold to a fast-growing tech start-up that specializes in shared office space. Cullinan launches kick-start program for franchise tenants People in rural counties like yoga and gourmet burgers, too, but towns like Quincy, Illinois, don’t show up on the population density charts of many hot new franchising companies. Nordstrom in new clothing donation initiative Nordstrom wants to help keep old clothing out of the nation's landfills. Retailer heads list of world's best-performing CEOs The chief executive of a fast-fashion global powerhouse tops the list Harvard Business Review's annual list of the 100 best-performing CEOs. Albertsons uses analytics to cut down on theft Albertsons Companies is taking new steps to fight retail crime. Jet.com debuts private-label grocery brand Walmart has unleashed its latest weapon against Amazon. Regulatory Wrap-Up: Trade issues in the spotlight Weekly review of retail-related legislation recaps wage, paid leave and pay equity developments. First Previous 1288 1289 1290 1291 1292 Next Last
