Don’t Give Away the Store: Protecting retail with design patentsOne of the most important things for a retailer to protect from copying is its retail environment, its familiarity. Interbrand: The most valuable global brand is…Five U.S. companies took the top spots in a ranking of the world’s top 100 brands based on their value. The 20 brands that consumers are most loyal to are… When it comes to brand loyalty, tech brands lead the pack. Amazon hits ‘extraordinary’ $1 trillion valuation Amazon has joined a very exclusive club. Report debunks ‘retail apocalypse’ as more stores are opening than closing Yes, some very well-known retailers are closing stores. But that’s not the story — not by a long shot. The most talked-about brands—by Gen Z Traditional youth brands are no longer finding a seat at the “cool table.” First Look: Apple, Kyoto, Japan Apple extends its retail footprint in Japan with the opening of its first store in one the country’s most historic cities. Von Maur construction begins at Woodland Mall Von Maur has begun construction on a store that will fill 90,000 sq. ft. of the Sears space, at Woodland Mall in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Fast-growing beauty/wellness brands goes with Apple A company-wide migration to Apple technology is positioning Rituals to deliver more personalized experiences — for customers and associates. Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly recap of retail-related legislative/judicial developments - Aug. 6 Introduction of paid-leave legislation in Senate is important milestone—with consequences for entry-level employers. First Previous 33 34 35 36 37 Next Last