Credit card ‘swipe’ fees could account for $3 billion of back-to-school costsCredit card fees could drive up the price of school and college supplies this year. How retailers can minimize expenses for the rest of the summerAs retailers head deeper into the summer, many hope for a break from several stressful months of crowded inventories, rising inflation, and timid customers. Walmart launches $1 million school fundraising initiative Walmart is teaming up with customers to aid schools. Salesforce: Inflation affects U.S. Q2 online sales E-commerce sales in the U.S. are displaying a trend not seen in almost 10 years. Circana: Discretionary general merchandise sales in steady decline Shifts in performance over typical retail peaks will have implications for major holidays in second half of the year. Survey finds retail store managers optimistic going into second half of year Three quarters of retail store managers report their sales levels match or are exceeding last year at this time. Retail sales inch up in June — but not in all categories Retail sales edged up in June as consumers continued to shop. Chipotle signs first-ever franchise agreement — for expansion in Middle East Chipotle Mexican Grill, which owns and operates all its restaurants, has signed its first-ever development agreement. High Bluff Capital Partners acquiring 81 Hardee’s locations The private investment firm that owns Quiznos, Taco Del Mar and Church’s Texas Chicken is making another acquisition in the quick-serve space. David’s Bridal sold to investment firm; to keep some stores open A bankruptcy judge approved the sale of David’s Bridal to asset manager Cion Investment Corp. in a deal that will keep the chain up and running, but in a downsized fashion. First Previous 71 72 73 74 75 Next Last
