Farren joins DLC as VP of leasingTravis Farren, who spent 18 years as an executive at CBL Properties, has joined DLC Management as VP of leasing. CBRE graduates third class from Retailing UniversityAll hail the third graduating class of Retailing University! Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly review of retail-related legislative developments-Feb. 11 New Jersey increases the minimum wage to $15/hr by 2024, with first increase occurring on July 1, 2019. It also incrementally increases the state’s tipped wage to $5.13/hr by 2024. Shopko to close 250 more stores Following a January Chapter 11 filing, Shopko is shuttering 251 stores on top of the 38 locations it previously announced would close. Lidl furthers commitment to U.S. with new chairman German grocery conglomerate Lidl has tapped a former executive of rival Aldi as chairman of its U.S. operations. Publix promotes company vet to VP of manufacturing A familiar face is assuming the role of VP of manufacturing at Publix Super Markets. SPECS Speak: Make way for the women of SPECS The glass ceiling is inching closer to shattering, and women in retail are contributing to the splintering. Sears will stay in business as judge approves Eddie Lampert’s bid Sears Holdings Corp. has been given a lifeline. CPG forecasts stellar year for retailers Wage and job growth are expected to translate into good news for retailers in 2019. Dollar Tree is expanding its distribution network Dollar Tree Inc. will open a new distribution center in Rosenberg, Texas, pending approvals. First Previous 261 262 263 264 265 Next Last