Two of Ascena’s fashion-outlet brands going onlineApparel giant Ascena Retail Group is expanding its premium outlet fashion business to the online world. Sugarfina going globalLuxury candy brand Sugarfina is expanding into Asia. Rent-A-Center to be acquired for $1.37 billion Rent-A-Center is going private. Department store company investing in store upgrades Holt, Renfrew & Co. is investing more than C$400 million to renovate and expand stores across Canada. West Elm creative director leaves for J.Crew West Elm’s loss is J. Crew’s gain. Cirque du Soleil to open interactive centers in malls The level of entertainment in shopping centers just got taken up a couple of notches. Aldi, Big Lots, and Ashley pick up some Toys ‘R’ Us stores The liquidation sale of some 800 shuttered Toys “R” Us stores that began in March has been proceeding slowly, but ticked up with some notable acquisitions in the past week. Done deal—Finish Line acquired The largest sporting goods retailer in the U.K., JD Sports Fashion plc, has completed its acquisition of The Finish Line. Neiman Marcus driving online growth Luxury department store operator Neiman Marcus Group is out in front when it comes to boosting digital growth. Canada Goose’s new stores to feature ‘cold’ rooms Canadian outerwear brand Canada Goose is ramping up store expansion. First Previous 376 377 378 379 380 Next Last
