Yelp, Angi, Square, Expedia integrate with next-gen Amazon Alexa model Amazon is linking the latest iteration of its Alexa artificial intelligence voice assistant to digital service and ratings providers and a mobile payment platform. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet tops Yelp’s 50 fastest-growing brands list Value-driven brands are among the fastest-growing brands in the U.S. as Americans prioritize affordability without sacrificing quality. Yelp: Dining and experiences, not retail, driving mall visits Increasingly, malls are not just for shopping. Big Lots gets OK to access bankruptcy financing Big Lots has received interim court approval to immediately access a portion of its $707.5 million available bankruptcy financing. Freddy's adds 21 stores to pipeline; to enter new state Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is continuing to roll out plans for new stores. Big Lots files for bankruptcy, selling itself to private equity firm Big Lots has agreed to sell “substantially all” of its stores and business operations to Nexus Capital Management. Nordstrom family in $3.76 billion bid to take chain private with Mexican retailer Nordstrom family members have teamed up with Mexican retail group El Puerto de Liverpool to acquire the century-old department store company. Rite Aid exits bankruptcy; names insider as new CEO Rite Aid has exited bankruptcy with a new CEO, a smaller store footprint and a lot less debt. Couche-Tard strikes deal with Giant Eagle; makes takeover offer to 7-Eleven parent Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is expanding its footprint of convenience stores in the United States through an acquisition while eyeing an even bigger deal that would create a global c-store powerhouse. Target names Tyson exec as chief legal officer Target Corporation has announced an upcoming change to its C-suite. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
