Stage Stores exec joins Fresh Market’s c-suiteThe Fresh Market has named a 25-year retail veteran to head up finance. Midland Atlantic buys Oshkosh centerCincinnati-based Midland Atlantic Properties has acquired Oskosh Center II for $10.25 million. Analysis: Rite Aid faces ‘questionable future’ after scrapped merger The proposed merger by Albertsons and Rite Aid [which was called off on Wednesday evening] was always one based on an overly optimistic view that combining the two businesses would generate incremental revenue and profit. Labor shortage Many retailers are increasing benefits for recruitment and retainment. Commentary: CVS needs to do better at retailing As good as CVS's [second quarter] overall numbers are, the headline from a retail perspective is the 1% decline in front-of-store comparable sales. CVS Health in Q2 loss but still beats Street CVS Health’s second-quarter revenue and earnings topped the Street amid growth in prescription volume and its pharmacy benefit management business. Amazon adds a twist to its Whole Foods Market grocery delivery service Amazon just made a big move in the grocery deliver battle. Walmart reportedly ‘gobbles’ up new meal kit deal Walmart is expanding its meal kit offering. Retail jobs up in July The latest jobs report underscores the tight job market within the retail industry. Starbucks jumps on cryptocurrency bandwagon A coffee giant’s new platform could help Bitcoin break through as a mainstream currency. Kroger moves into Florida with shopping center purchase Kroger is getting in on the action in the Sunshine State, where competitor Publix Super Markets reigns supreme. Albertsons Cos., venture capital fund partner to grow emerging technologies Albertsons Companies and venture capital firm Greycroft are teaming up to develop innovative companies by leveraging each other’s strengths. First Previous 231 232 233 234 235 Next Last
