Regulatory Wrap-Up: Insider’s weekly recap of retail-related legislation - June 18A weekly recap of state and federal retail activity. ‘Head tax’ battle reportedly far from overSeattle repealed its per employee tax for big companies, however corporations, including Amazon, may still have a battle ahead. GameStop reportedly in talks with buyout firms The nation’s leading — and struggling — video-game retailer may be looking to leave the public arena. Walgreens to make a big move Walgreens plans to relocate about 1,300 employees from its suburban headquarters to a new office in Chicago. Chico’s FAS exec takes top role at Rue21 Changes are afoot at teen apparel retailer Rue 21, which has appointed a new CEO, along with a new chief marketing office and CFO. Petco CEO departs; replacement named Petco Animal Supplies Inc. has tapped a tech executive as its new chief executive. Kroger to exit one of its markets Kroger Co. is saying farewell to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Change of leadership at two retail companies Petco Animal Supplies and Rue 21 have both appointed new chief executives—one with a tech background, and the other a retail veteran. New tenant construction chief joins NRDC The man who directed construction for the first retail tenants at Westfield’s World Trade Center mall has joined National Realty & Development Corp. in a similar role. Co-founder of Guess resigns amid $500,000 sexual harassment settlements The #MeToo movement and allegations of misbehavior has cost a legendary figure in fashion retailing his job. First Previous 295 296 297 298 299 Next Last
