NRF: Upping the tariff will only increase harm that will be doneThe White House’s announcement that it will consider imposing a tariff of 25% rather than 10% on $200 billion in goods from China drew an immediate response from one of the nation’s leading retail organizations. Online no-brand retail upstart secures new funding to fuel growthAn online retailer that sells no-name home staples — mostly at $3 a pop — is resonating with consumers and investors. Jamba Juice acquired by fast-casual giant Focus Brands Inc. has added another brand to its expanding portfolio. Sprouts Q2 meets Street; names chief merchandising officer Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. on Thursday reported sales and earnings in line with expectations, and also tapped an insider to the new role of chief merchandising offer. Brookstone closing stores; files Chapter 11—again Troubled specialty gift retailer Brookstone Inc. has lowered the ax on its mall stores. Albertsons Cos., venture capital fund partner to grow emerging technologies Albertsons Companies and venture capital firm Greycroft are teaming up to develop innovative companies by leveraging each other’s strengths. Publix’s Q2 earnings rise amid lower tax rate and new accounting rule Publix Super Market’s sales and earnings rose in the second quarter despite a calendar shift in the timing of the Easter calendar. Seritage Growth Properties gets $2 billion financing from Berkshire Hathaway A real estate investment trust that was spun off from Sears Holding Corp. has secured new financing from an early investor. Done deal for Walmart Brazil Global private equity firm Advent International has acquired a majority stake in Walmart Brazil. Furniture company files for bankruptcy—again The parent company of furniture brands including Thomasville & Co. and Broyhill has filed for bankruptcy protection. First Previous 478 479 480 481 482 Next Last
