Rent-A-Center to be acquired for $1.37 billionRent-A-Center is going private. Done deal—Finish Line acquiredThe largest sporting goods retailer in the U.K., JD Sports Fashion plc, has completed its acquisition of The Finish Line. Cirque du Soleil to open interactive centers in malls The level of entertainment in shopping centers just got taken up a couple of notches. GameStop reportedly in talks with buyout firms The nation’s leading — and struggling — video-game retailer may be looking to leave the public arena. BJ’s readies for IPO BJ's Wholesale Club is has set the terms for its upcoming initial public offerings. Aldi, Big Lots, and Ashley pick up some Toys ‘R’ Us stores The liquidation sale of some 800 shuttered Toys “R” Us stores that began in March has been proceeding slowly, but ticked up with some notable acquisitions in the past week. Canada Goose’s new stores to feature ‘cold’ rooms Canadian outerwear brand Canada Goose is ramping up store expansion. C-store chain sets goal of 500 stores Convenience-store operator Yesway continues to grow through acquisitions. Alibaba is updating its superstore banner with ‘new retail’ tech China’s online giant Alibaba is giving its brick-and-mortar super-store banner, RT-Mart, a digital makeover. Walmart preps to take on Amazon Go Walmart has a new Sam’s Club concept store in the works, and it could give Amazon’s cashierless convenience stores a run for their money. First Previous 1377 1378 1379 1380 1381 Next Last