Florida center purchased at auction for $5.8 millionTranswestern announced it had closed the sale of the Marketplace of Port St. Lucie on behalf of the seller for $5.78 million. Upscale men’s grooming salon concept expandingBoardroom Salon for Men is capitalizing on men’s increasing interest in upscale grooming services. Amazon reportedly plans new supermarket chain Amazon is looking to expanding its grocery reach. New York to Amazon: Don’t Drop Dead Not every New Yorker is opposed to having Amazon open a headquarters in Queens. Whole Foods to go big on dining in milestone store Whole Foods Market will celebrate its 500th location with the opening of a flagship that includes a rooftop bar. Gap Inc. to split into two public companies Gap Inc. is spinning off fast-growing Old Navy as a standalone company. It also plans to close about 230 namesake stores during the next two years. J.C. Penney to close 18 full-line stores, nine specialty stores J.C. Penney is trimming its real estate footprint as it looks to allocate its resources to stores and initiatives that offer the greatest long-term value potential. JLL-Gordon Brothers alliance is a team-up for the times Nearly all retail concepts have their day, as brands like Toys “R” Us, Bon-Ton, and Payless have demonstrated. First Look: Starbucks opens its biggest store to date Starbucks has gone big in Tokyo. Analysis: Home Depot remains destination of choice An extra week of trading inflated Home Depot’s sales this quarter, propelling the company to a hefty 10.9% uplift over the prior year. First Previous 352 353 354 355 356 Next Last