Office Depot in new venture to sell business servicesOffice Depot continues to emphasize its business services offerings as it seeks to evolve from a traditional office-supplies retailer to a broader business services provider. Regulatory Wrap-Up: More action on wages and paid leaveUpdate on proposed tax reform in weekly review of retail-related legislative developments. J.C. Penney eliminates key exec role J.C. Penney Co. is losing one of its veteran executives. Retail vet joins REI REI has named the former CIO and executive VP of Coach as its chief information officer. Sears lowering the ax on more stores Sears Holding Corp. has announced yet another round of store closures, with Kmart taking a big hit. Online giant expands presence in Vancouver HQ2 is not the only new corporate office Amazon is planning. Nation's largest mall to close on Thanksgiving, pay OT on Black Friday For the second year in a row, Mall of America is giving its employees off on Thanksgiving Day. It's also adding something new. Study: Poor technology planning will cost retailers $300k this holiday season Retailers that fail to invest in technology to meet peak holiday demands will land them right on the naughty list with holiday shoppers. Regulatory Wrap-Up: Wages back in the spotlight Major corporate brands continue to announce new and more robust paid leave policies, according to weekly recap of retail-related legislative developments. REI makes it three in a row For the third year running, REI is taking a stand on Black Friday. First Previous 326 327 328 329 330 Next Last