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  • Amazon training program hits milestone

    Amazon’s innovative re-training program has hit an all-time high.   

  • Home decor chain enters new market

    At Home, the fast-growing home decor and accessories retailer, continues to grow its store presence.   The retailer has opened its first Massachusetts location, in Seekonk. It's one of 25 stores the chain will open this year.    

  • Natural-foods grocer’s CEO fights attacks made by investor

    Already under the gun to improve business operations, Whole Foods Markets’ founder and CEO finds himself in a new struggle.  

  • Minny Penney’s to become an ‘athletic resort’

    The J.C. Penney store in Edina, Minnesota, with little movement in the aisles is about to see a lot more action.    Simon has announced that the 120,000-sq.-ft. space at its Southdale Center will close and be replaced by a Life Time ‘athletic resort.’ The company runs 123 centers in the U.S. promoting healthy eating and exercise regimens. Centers are one-stop fitness shops offering tennis, swimming, basketball, and yoga along with weight loss and nutrition education.  

  • Tough quarter for Toys "R" Us

    The nation's largest toy store retailer saw its sales decline and net loss widen in a rough first quarter. For the quarter ended April 29, Toys "R" Us reported a net loss of $164 million. That's up from net loss of $126 million in the year-ago period.

  • U.K. sporting goods chain acquires two U.S. retailers

    Sports Direct, the largest sporting goods retailer in the United Kingdom, has expanded its presence in the United States.   The company announced that it has completed its acquisition of Bob's Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports. It will initially operate a total of some 50 stores in the Northeast and five EMS outdoor adventure schools, along with e-commerce sites for both brands.   

  • Is Amazon Go readying for prime time?

    A recent job listing by Amazon has raised speculation that the online giant plans to roll out its checkout-free convenience store concept, Amazon Go.    The online giant recently posted a job listing seeking a senior real estate manager for Amazon Go. The role will be based in Seattle and will include travel.   

  • Online retailers fight state sales tax directive

    Out-of-state Web-based retailers are taking a stand against paying sales tax in the state of Massachusetts.   According to a directive from the Department of Revenue, any online retailer vendor headquartered outside of the state is required to register, collect and remit sales tax. In Massachusetts, this is 6.25%. The directive applies to companies that sold more than $500,000 annually in the state and made sales for in-state delivery in 100 or more transactions.  
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