How department stores can connect with Gen Z shoppersAs the department store vertical faces challenging times, it is more critical than ever they find ways to engage with younger generations of consumers. Burlington exec joins Big Lots C-suite; adds new sourcing roleBig Lots is making two additions to its senior leadership team, including a new “extreme value” sourcing position. Academy names new president, retail ops leader Texas-based sporting goods retailer Academy Sports + Outdoors, Inc. has announced a shakeup to its C-suite leadership. Sears Hometown files for bankruptcy; to liquidate inventory Sears Hometown Stores Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid disputes with its parent company. Report: Sears Hometown in big store closing move Another Sears banner is shrinking. Kmart: And then there were… A retailer that once had about 2,400 across the United States and is moving closer to being a relic of the past. Sears reportedly eyes selling or redeveloping corporate headquarters Sears is reportedly planning to sell or redevelop its massive headquarters property in Hoffman Estates, Ill. Sears’ last store in its home state to close It will soon be lights out for the last Sears store in Illinois. Walmart vet to head finance at Walgreens Two former Walmart executives have joined Walgreens, the U.S. segment of Walgreens Boots Alliance. Last Kmart store in Manhattan goes dark — without much notice Kmart has closed the doors of its nearly 25-year-old location in Manhattan. 1 2 3 Next Last
