Brand Finance: Apple is world’s most valuable brandU.S. companies dominated the upper tier of an annual ranking of the world’s top 500 most valuable and strongest global brands. Proposed Kroger, Albertsons merger delayed The proposed merger between two U.S. supermarket giants is no longer expected to be completed in March. Showfields closes remaining stores A lifestyle retailer that billed itself as operating the “most interesting store in the world” has gone dark. Mid-market retailers optimistic about growth in 2024 Executives and C-suite professionals at mid-market retail and consumer packaged goods companies are nearly universally optimistic about 2024, with few anticipating a recession. Burger King owner makes $1 billion cash acquisition Restaurant Brands International is buying the largest Burger King franchisee in the United States in a move that will accelerate restaurant remodels. eBay settles cyberstalking charges for $3 million eBay has reached an agreement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding an August 2019 harassment and intimidation campaign. Study: Retail tech investments will rise 10% in 2024 A new survey indicates technology will be a retail industry investment priority for 2024. 7-Eleven to acquire 204 Stripes stores in $1 billion deal 7-Eleven, Inc. is expanding its footprint. Sales rise in December to help fuel solid holiday for retailers Consumer spending inched up in December, helping retailers end the holiday season, which started strong in November, on an upbeat note. Salesforce: Global online holiday sales reach $1.17T Online holiday shoppers spent more than $1 trillion during the 2023 season. First Previous 113 114 115 116 117 Next Last
