Insider’s guide to retail-related legislative developments - April 23Weekly recap of state and federal retail activity puts spotlight on wages and paid leave. Gap ramping up Old Navy store expansion, remodelsGap Inc. is putting its muscle behind Old Navy, counting on the value apparel brand to drive its growth. Brooks Brothers: How the 200-year-old brand remains relevant It’s not every day that a retail brand celebrates its 200th anniversary. Study: More companies warming up to biometrics for authentication To arm themselves against increasing cyber-threats, more organizations are turning to biometrics technology. Toys ‘R’ Us seeks approval to sell Canadian division It appears likely Toys “R” Us’ operations in Canada will live to see another day. Sears CEO offers to buy Kenmore, other assets ESL Investments, the hedge fund run by Sears Holdings Corp. chairman and CEO Eddie Lampert, has thrown another lifeline to the struggling department store retailer to help raise cash. Q1 Report: Decline in completions fuels rise in retail rents Retail real estate completions came in just under 8 million sq. ft. in the first quarter of 2018, a 23% decline from Q1 2017. Dunkin’ Donuts taps former BJ’s exec for marketing role Dunkin' Donuts has tapped a 20-year marketing veteran to head up its digital and loyalty marketing efforts. Target is ‘charging’ up Target is accelerating its electrical vehicle initiative. Could Amazon be building a ‘mobile Alexa?’ Amazon is stepping up its commitment to robots — but not for its warehouses. First Previous 1421 1422 1423 1424 1425 Next Last
