Kroger moves into Florida with shopping center purchaseKroger is getting in on the action in the Sunshine State, where competitor Publix Super Markets reigns supreme. GNC rewards CEO with new titleKen Martindale has been busy since he left the helm of Rite Aid to become CEO of GNC last September — and he just got an additional job at the specialty health-and-wellness retailer. Retail jobs up in July The latest jobs report underscores the tight job market within the retail industry. New presidents named for Loft, Ann Taylor Ascena Retail Group has promoted insiders to presidents of the brands in its premium fashion segments. High-end brand puts innovative spin on appliance shopping at new flagship Miele, a premier appliance brand from Germany, has gone experiential with its first-ever “premium” mall location. Amazon reports a loss for its first month Down Under Despite visits from curious shoppers, Amazon’s Australian first month in business got off to a slow start. Brookstone closing stores; files Chapter 11—again Troubled specialty gift retailer Brookstone Inc. has lowered the ax on its mall stores. Hudson’s Bay Co. to open new pop-ups—with emphasis on local talent A department store giant is using pop-up stores to showcase a sampling of Canada’s budding fashion companies. Starbucks makes big digital deal in China A new partnership is expected to help Starbucks Corp. expand its digital presence in one of its fastest-growing — and key — markets. R.J. Brunelli hires manager of new tenant representation A retail real estate pro who was recently named one of Chain Store Age’s “Real Estate's 12 to Watch" in 2018 has joined the R.J. Brunelli & Co. team. First Previous 1346 1347 1348 1349 1350 Next Last
