J.C. Penney beefs up executive team; new hires include former Target execJ.C. Penney is making several key additions to its management ranks — including a new chief merchant — as Jill Soltau, who took the reins as CEO last fall, continues to build her team. TJX Cos. Q4 comp-sales crush estimates; raises dividendTJX Cos. reported better-than-expected sales for its fourth quarter as it also celebrated its 23rd consecutive year of comp-sales growth. JLL-Gordon Brothers alliance is a team-up for the times Nearly all retail concepts have their day, as brands like Toys “R” Us, Bon-Ton, and Payless have demonstrated. Analysis: Economy is now in a sweet-spot for off-price leader TJX While some retailers failed to meet expectations over the holiday period, TJX was not one of them. Amazon loses its customer satisfaction crown Amazon has been bested by a wholesale club giant. Hudson’s Bay on hunt for a new president Hudson’s Bay Company is losing one of its longtime executives. Empire Outlets signs American Eagle Empire Outlets, New York City’s first outlet center located in the borough of Staten Island, just signed another tenant. Largest liquidation by store count is now underway Payless ShoeSource has started its going-out-of-business sales. Target shoots for third-party product market Target intends to join the ranks of Amazon, Walmart and Google with the launch of an assortment of third-party products. Fast-growing home décor superstore expands into new market At Home Group Inc. is on the move. First Previous 200 201 202 203 204 Next Last