eMarketer: Amazon to capture 47% of all U.S. online sales in 2019Walmart, which overtook Apple last year to become the third largest U.S. e-tailer, is pulling farther ahead of the tech giant. But it has a long ways to go to catch up with leader Amazon. Retail imports still strong—and that’s starting to cause a problemImports at the nation’s major retail container ports remain at higher-than-usual levels as a possible increase in tariffs on goods from China approaches in March. Hobby Lobby continues to expand retail footprint Hobby Lobby continues to expand its namesake store portfolio. Ryder drives into Amazon Marketplace turf Ryder System Inc. is seeking to disrupt the third-party e-commerce marketplace model popularized by online retail platforms like Amazon and Google. Denim giant looks to go public—again Levi Strauss & Co. has filed the required paperwork for an initial public offering after spending more than three decades as a private company. Skechers passes store milestone Skechers is moving fast these days. Staples makes another acquisition Staples continues to strengthen its service offerings. Lidl furthers commitment to U.S. with new chairman German grocery conglomerate Lidl has tapped a former executive of rival Aldi as chairman of its U.S. operations. Publix promotes company vet to VP of manufacturing A familiar face is assuming the role of VP of manufacturing at Publix Super Markets. Shopko to close 250 more stores Following a January Chapter 11 filing, Shopko is shuttering 251 stores on top of the 38 locations it previously announced would close. Skechers runs strong in Q4; bullish on guidance Strong global sales gave a big boost to Skechers in the fourth quarter. Kroger gets personal–with meal kits Burger King no longer uses “Have it your way” as a slogan, but The Kroger Co. may want to revive it. First Previous 139 140 141 142 143 Next Last
