The two retail sectors that stood out during the past decade were…Retail same-store sales posted an estimated 1.9% growth during the past 10 years. Walmart CEO gets big platformThe chief executive of the nation’s largest retailer has taken on the chairmanship of a high-profile pro-business coalition. Actress joins NRF Big Show speaker line-up Gwyneth Paltrow will take the stage at the National Retail Federation’s 109th annual convention — NRF 2020 Vision: Retail’s Big Show in New York City — in January. Two new CEOs announced at dawn of New Year The ending of 2019 brought with it two new chief executive appointments. What to expect in 2020 — what not to expect Retailers can expect e-commerce growth to continue to accelerate in 2020. New York, New Jersey among states with 2020 minimum wage hikes The New Year brought with it with minimum wage hikes in a total of 26 states and the District of Columbia. It’s official: Minimum age to buy tobacco is now 21 It is now illegal to sell tobacco products — including e-cigarettes and vaping cartridges — to anyone under the age of 21. Amazon reports ‘record’ holiday sales Amazon is one of the first retailers out of the gate to report a happy holiday. Report: Wawa hit with lawsuits following data breach At least six lawsuits have reportedly been filed in the wake of a data breach that exposed the credit and debit card information of Wawa customers. Walmart veteran to take the reins at Michaels The Michaels Companies has named its second CEO in just two months. Happy New Year from Chain Store Age The offices of Chain Store Age will be closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. We will resume publishing on Jan. 2. We wish everyone a healthy, happy new year! Happy Holidays from Chain Store Age The staff of Chain Store Age wishes you and your families a holiday full warmth and happiness. First Previous 865 866 867 868 869 Next Last
