Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly recap of retail-related judicial, legislative developmentsState of Washington seeks to amend overtime pay rules for workers by upping salary threshold to as much as $75,000/yr. Analysis: Scaled-down Sears could live onSears declared bankruptcy this week, bringing the company to a new low after several years of steady decline. Study: Lots of shoppers not wild about store credit cards Store credit cards are ubiquitous, that doesn’t mean consumers like them. The Vitamin Shoppe makes big digital hire The Vitamin Shoppe has appointed a well-known omnichannel retail executive to a new role focused exclusively on the digital experience. Famous Footwear parent in $360 million brand acquisition Footwear giant Caleres is expanding its portfolio with a brand that counts Oprah Winfrey among its biggest fans. New president for Sally Beauty Sally Beauty Supply has promoted its finance head to president. Mattress Firm to close more stores Not even two weeks after filing for bankruptcy protection and planning to close up to 700 stores, Mattress Firm expects to shutter more locations. Nine West amends Chapter 11 plan Nine West has a new bankruptcy plan that it expects will reduce its massive debt obligations to stakeholders. Starbucks shaking things up in Europe Starbucks Corp. is scaling back its direct involvement in four European countries. QVC, HSN to combine operations into new business unit QVC and Home Shopping Network are combining their business units in a move that will result in the elimination of about 2,075 jobs. Sears’ Eddie Lampert holds town hall for employees Sears chairman Eddie Lampert rallied his troops one day after the cash-strapped retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Dollar Tree gets a familiar investor Dollar Tree is reportedly entering into a new deal. First Previous 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 Next Last
