Retail

Tailored Brands has adopted a shareholder rights plan, or so-called poison pill, aimed at reducing the likelihood that a person or group can gain control of the retailer at its depressed share price.

Starbuds is leveraging omnichannel technology and social distancing to ensure customer and employee safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

More retailers are furloughing employees and taking other measures to shore up liquidity as they extend store closings amid the COVID-19 crisis. 

International Council of Shopping Centers president Tom McGee has urged Congress to pass a recovery fund bill for businesses debilitated by the coronavirus pandemic.

Lidl has opened a regional distribution center to support its growing U.S. footprint.

Pinterest is moving forward with its verified merchant program and making it easier for retailers to promote products.

Dollar General Corp. is giving a discount to the folks on the frontlines of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hibbett Sports has found a permanent finance head.