Break the Glass Ceiling (or break the law)Last fall, California became the first state to pass a law requiring publicly traded corporations to add women to their boards. Hmm, “All male? Go to jail.” Not quite. Inland’s Lynch named to CRE Hall of FameThe first woman to be made a director of The Inland Group can now put the letters HOF at the end of her signature. Kroger CIO to retire The Kroger Co. will soon have a new tech leader. Michaels to shutter one of its retail store brands The Michaels Companies is closing down a regional retailer it acquired three years ago. Starbucks staying out of 2020 presidential race Starbucks is not going to get involved in national political campaigns — even if its former CEO is running for president. Madison Reed ramping up brick-and-mortar expansion; expands exec team Online beauty start-up Madison Reed has raised more capital as its looks to accelerate its online and offline growth. Kohl’s in new wellness push—with weight loss giant Kohl’s is on a health kick and it is teaming up with one of the nation’s most successful weight loss companies as part of the initiative. Lowe's Canada debuts enhanced shopping experience Lowe’s Canada has opened a new, updated store model in Manitoba. GameStop ends efforts to sell company; still looking for a CEO The world’s largest video game and gaming console retailer has taken itself off the selling block. Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly recap of retail-related legislative actions—Jan. 28 Paid leave heating up in legislatures nationwide, with the proposals increasingly funded in part by employer contributions. First Previous 263 264 265 266 267 Next Last
