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  • ChannelAdvisor names new CEO

    ChannelAdvisor Corp. has promoted its current chief operating officer to CEO.

    The provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions announced that its board of directors has appointed David Spitz as CEO and a director. Spitz, who currently serves as president and COO, succeeds Scot Wingo, who has been appointed executive chairman.

  • Canadian Tire opens second digital innovation lab; plans new store

    Toronto - Canadian Tire Corp. is opening its new “'Digital Garage” in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, in Canada's “Silicon Valley North.” The new facility is the second digital innovation lab for Canadian Tire, situated near its Communitech lab, and will allow the company's top digital innovators to develop new in-store and online technologies at a faster pace.

  • McDonald’s reveals initial steps, leadership team for turnaround plan

    Oak Brook, Ill. – McDonald’s Corp., which recently reported a 33% year-over-year decline in profits for the first quarter of fiscal 2015, is revealing the first steps of its turnaround plan. Beginning July 1, 2015, McDonald's will operate under a new organizational structure with the following market segments:

    U.S.: The company's largest segment, accounting for more than 40% of the Company's 2014 operating income;

  • ADA: Five Need-to-Know Updates for Retailers & Restaurants

    By Kevin Hughes, JLL

    1. Keep Your Options — And Doors — Open: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is designed to prohibit discrimination and ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities. In effect since 1991, it has undergone updates, affecting most commercial real estate in some fashion. In fact, all commercial spaces used by the public – as well as many employee-use areas – are required by law to comply with ADA regulations.

  • Tractor Supply Co. to open up to 115 new stores in 2015

    New York -- Expansion plans are under way at surging Tractor Supply Co., which had a 5.7% increase in same store sales and a 19% increase in earnings in the first quarter.

    The Tennessee-based retailer said it plans to open 110 to 115 new stores in 2015, as well as build a new distribution center in Casa Grande, Ariz. For the first quarter, same store transaction count increased 4.8% and average ticket increased 0.8%. Pet and heating consumables, fencing, truck accessories and tools all performed well, the company said.

  • O’Reilly posts strong Q1, on pace for 205 net new stores in 2015

    New York -- O’Reilly Automotive posted a strong first quarter, laying the foundation for continued growth in 2015. America’s second largest retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry said its expansion plans are on track after profit rose in the first quarter on higher sales and better margins, continuing a trend of 15% or greater profit growth for the past six years. The company said it plans to build a new distribution center in Texas to help support its 205 new stores in 2015.

  • Columbia Sportswear profits from athleisure trend

    Athleisure apparel continues to be a driver of growth for Columbia Sportswear Co., which posted record sales in its first quarter.

  • Weis Markets net income drops in Q1

    Sunbury, Pa. – A reduction in pretax income drove an 11% year-over-year decline in net income at Weis Markets Inc. during the first quarter of fiscal 2015. Net income fell to $13.11 million, from $14.77 million the same quarter a year earlier.

    Net sales fared better, rising 4% to $712.43 million, from $687.13 million. Same-store sales rose 3.4%.

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