Best Buy to acquire connected health services provider in mega-dealBest Buy is making a big acquisition that will give it even stronger footing in the healthcare segment. For growth, follow privately funded college housingAmerica’s major universities and colleges increasingly look to private real estate developers to provide student housing, and that’s good news for retailers looking to expand, says an investment expert involved in the trend. Specialty apparel retailer opens Staten Island store Lands’ End is giving shoppers in the Empire State a new location to do their back-to-school shopping. Retail sales jump again in July Despite concerns about the growing trade war, consumers continued to spend in July — a move that contributed to the sixth consecutive month of retail sales gains. Tapestry tops estimates fueled by strong demand for Kate Spade Tapestry (formerly known as Coach) beat the Street in its fourth quarter amid a resurgence of sales at its Kate Spade brand. C-store chain reaps rewards from loyalty program Yesway’s loyalty program is driving nearly half of its members from the gas pump into its convenience store. Home Depot roars back in record Q2 After early selling-season weather disruptions, The Home Depot rebounded in the second quarter — in a big way. Fragrance retailer uses AI to manage price and promotions internationally Douglas is creating a new pricing strategy that focuses on its customer segments, even those in other countries. Destination Maternity looking for a new CFO Destination Maternity Corp. has begun the hunt for a new finance head. Analysis: Home Depot strong on top and bottom lines When the last quarter's sales results were slower than expected, we noted that the factors driving the deterioration in growth were temporary. First Previous 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 Next Last