C-store sales on the rise in 2018Fresh, healthy items bolstered sales across convenience stores for the first half of 2018, a move that is earning them more shelf space. Oprah’s newest bet is a restaurant chain with ambitious expansion plansOprah Winfrey is expanding her food empire with an investment in a restaurant chain that specializes in healthy eating and drinking. Forecast: Back-to-school sales to hit seven year high American consumers are ramping up their spending just in time for the critical back-to-school (BTS) season. The Fresh Market trimming its store fleet The Fresh Market on Monday announced a round of store closings. U.S. retail CEOs expect M&A activity to drive bullish growth The nation’s retail chief executives are bullish on growth. Trade war could impact retailers’ holiday plans An escalating trade war with China could put a dent into the holiday shopping season. RILA: Global trade war has begun A leading retail association issued a stern warning about the impact of tariffs on American consumers and workers. Hudson’s Bay in talks for possible joint venture The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor confirmed on Friday that it is in talks regarding a potential joint venture for its European business. Study: Most consumers welcome Amazon’s move into pharmacy There is good news for Amazon in a research report from Global DataRetail regarding the online giant’s acquisition of online pharmacy PillPack. Walgreens acquires stake in Chinese pharmacy chain Walgreens Boots Alliance now holds a minority stake in a leading retail pharmacy chain in China. First Previous 483 484 485 486 487 Next Last
