New food service customer experience platform will include Starbucks technologyFans of the Starbucks digital customer experience will soon have the chance to see more of it. Reuters: Penny hires advisors to explore debt restructuring optionsJ.C. Penney is looking for help before its debt, which totals about $4 billion, comes due in the next few years, reported Reuters. All Dressbarn stores will go dark by yearend Dressbarn is gradually exiting from the U.S. retail marketplace. Customer Growth Partners: Back-to-school poised for best growth since 2011 American consumers are ramping up their spending, just in time for the critical back-to-school season. Retail sales rise in June, beating expectations Consumer spending accelerated in June as retail sales rose in nearly all sectors. Back-to-school spending to fall from last year Back-to-school spending is set to rise per household but fall overall as the number of students in school and college declines. Rent-A-Center buys online competitor Rent-A-Center has made a move to increase its share of the $20 billion-plus virtual rent-to-own market. Barneys reportedly exploring bankruptcy filing High rent may be taking a toll on Barneys New York. Charming Charlie to close all stores Charming Charlie is closing up shop. Fred’s closing more stores Fred’s Inc.’s store footprint keeps shrinking. First Previous 401 402 403 404 405 Next Last
