Five CEOs to Watch in 2019The door in the corner office swings fast in the retail industry as companies tap new leaders to steer their ships in today’s disrupted marketplace. Sears’ Eddie Lampert offers second plan for bankrupt retailerThe chairman of Sears Holdings Corp. has a bank-up plan for his company in case his $4.4 billion buyout offer is rejected. Commentary: Blake Nordstrom 'never afraid to take risks' Blake Nordstrom was, first and foremost, a retailer. Blake Nordstrom dies at 58 A key member of the executive leadership team at Nordstrom has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 58. Grocery retailer/distributor names CIO, completes acquisition SpartanNash has a new IT head. NYC pharmacies banned from selling cigarettes New Yorkers can no longer run down to the corner drug store to pick up a pack of cigarettes. TV entrepreneurs/retailers to headline NRF’s Big Show Two of television’s most popular personalities will help close out the National Retail Federation’s 108th annual conference. Sears gets last-minute buyout bid from Lampert Sears Holdings Corp. won a reprieve from liquidation after its chairman submitted an eleventh hour offer to buy the bankrupt chain. IBM: Retail revenue to rise 3.04% in 2019 The buoyant sales that characterize the 2018 holiday shopping season will continue into the New Year, but at a slightly lower pace. Amazon’s holiday season sales skyrocket Amazon broke a new record this holiday season, fueled by sales in the United States. Consumer confidence takes a December dive Despite record holiday sales, U.S. consumers are starting to feel less confident about the economy amid trade concerns, market volatility and worries about slowing global economic growth. BJ's names new board member BJ’s Wholesale Club’s board of directors has a new member. First Previous 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Next Last
