Corporate Governance

Marc Jacobs opens Chinese digital flagship
A U.S. upscale fashion brand is launching an online store on Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba’s Tmall e-commerce platform.
Patagonia going the extra mile for Election Day
Patagonia is giving its employees an incentive to help ensure voting rights this Election Day.

Kroger introduces self-correction to self-checkout

The Kroger Co. is rolling out an artificial intelligence (AI) solution designed to alert customers of self-checkout errors.
Walmart sets big new goal: Zero emissions by 2040

Another major retailer aims to eliminate carbon emissions from its operations in the next 20 years.
JLL forms retail-industrial task force to address last-mile fulfillment

With e-commerce sales surging past 20% during the pandemic, shopping center operators have had serious discussions about turning their empty department store anchors into last-mile distribution centers.
7-Eleven in new hiring blitz

7-Eleven has hired more than 50,000 employees since March — with more to come.
Oracle, Walmart receive tentative U.S. approval for TikTok deal

Walmart is bringing its omnichannel retail capabilities to TikTok.
Walmart expands fashion focus with new private label clothing line

Walmart has made another move to boost its fashion credibility and expand its portfolio of exclusive brands.
DSW expands unlikely in-store, digital partnership with Hy-Vee

Designer Brands Inc., parent of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, is moving forward with its “shop-in-shop” pilot with Hy-Vee.
First Look: UPS Store gets design makeover — first big change in 20 years

The nation’s largest shipping, postal, print and business services chain has gotten a makeover.
Ann Taylor parent sells Catherines for $40.8 million

Ascena Retail Group Inc., whose banners include Ann Taylor, Loft and Lane Bryant, is selling its plus-size Catherines brand for more than double what it was originally offered.
Leading U.S. economic index edges down in August

The economic recovery may be starting to lose steam.