C-store sales on the rise in 2018Fresh, healthy items bolstered sales across convenience stores for the first half of 2018, a move that is earning them more shelf space. Target has an invitation-only appTarget is stepping up new product development with a secret app that connects designers with the customers that purchase the merchandise. Private grocery brands making a comeback Grocers continue to ring up sales across their private brands, but supermarket operators have some challenges ahead. Stitch Fix launches a new subscription box—for kids Stitch Fix is making its shopping experience a family affair. More layoffs at Sears Sears Holdings Corp. has made another round of layoffs. ‘Mega breaches’ take a big toll on the bottom line Hidden costs associated with larger data breaches are putting targeted companies at an even bigger financial risk. Google exec joins JLL as chief digital officer A Silicon Valley veteran who helped develop Google Maps and Google Apps has joined JLL as its first chief digital product officer. Forecast: Back-to-school sales to hit seven year high American consumers are ramping up their spending just in time for the critical back-to-school (BTS) season. Weis Markets steps up mobility Weis Markets is getting connected—through WiFi, that is. Discounting new discount concepts With off-price player like Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, and Ross Stores entrenched as favored anchors for shopping centers, traditional anchors like Macy’s are finding it harder than they imagined to get in on the act. First Previous 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 Next Last
