Starbucks seeks rent relief for next 12 monthsStarbucks is asking its landlords for a break on rent as COVID-19 takes a toll on sales. Macerich posts positive Q1 results through FebruaryMacerich put a positive spin on its first-quarter financial results by cutting the period short in reporting some measures. Amazon top exec calls for federal price gouging law Amazon wants Congress to establish a federal price-gouging law, saying that the legislation is needed to protect consumers. Customer satisfaction stays steady Overall U.S. customer satisfaction held fast in the first quarter of the year even as consumer spending plunged. Walmart to give employees another cash bonus Walmart Inc. is rewarding its employees with a second cash bonus — bringing its total bonus payouts to $935 million — as it continues to keep up with demand amid the COVID-19 crisis. Czech billionaire takes 5% stake in Macy’s A Czech billionaire who also happens to be a professional soccer team owner is reportedly looking to shake things up at Macy’s Inc. Stage Stores files for bankruptcy; to liquidate if no buyer steps up Stage Stores’ efforts to transform itself into an off-price chain has fallen short. Sephora not moving out of J.C. Penney Sephora and J.C. Penney have patched up their differences. Consumer impulse purchases jump in April Americans spent more on impulse purchases post-pandemic than before the outbreak. Three-fourths of Kimco’s top 50 tenants paid rent in April One of the top nation’s top owners of necessity-based centers claims to have fared well through the pandemic-afflicted first quarter. First Previous 348 349 350 351 352 Next Last