CEO of Pottery Barn Brands to retire The leader of the Pottery Barn brands portfolio is stepping down. Mid-market retailers optimistic about growth in 2024Executives and C-suite professionals at mid-market retail and consumer packaged goods companies are nearly universally optimistic about 2024, with few anticipating a recession. More Rite Aid store leases are coming up for sale A&G will be handling transactions for those and 47 other previously announced leases. Burger King owner makes $1 billion cash acquisition Restaurant Brands International is buying the largest Burger King franchisee in the United States in a move that will accelerate restaurant remodels. Mall of America raises $1.5 million for charity during the holidays MOA’s “Festival of Trees” took in $52,000 for the mega-mall’s Community Foundation. Dollar General exec joins C-suite at Academy Sports and Outdoors Academy Sports and Outdoors has added a new position in its C-suite. Sparse space, high rents will continue to plague retailers in 2024 CoStar reports that 82 million square feet of new construction in 2022 fell to 46 million square feet in 2023. JCPenney boosts employee retention with mobile app JCPenney is providing frontline associates with workplace tools and capabilities via an employee app. Inflation expected to decrease Valentine's Day spending Consumers may be feeling the love for Valentine’s Day. But that doesn't mean they will be opening their wallets. Red Sea disruption causing higher ocean-freight costs, shipping delays Disruptions caused by attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea have once again created volatility in retail supply chains. First Previous 211 212 213 214 215 Next Last