Starbucks reins in expansion, ramps up store closingsStarbucks Corp. is slowing down U.S. store expansion and increasing the pace of store closures in the face of slowing same-store sales. Amazon rolls out last-stop solution for package deliveriesAmazon wants to help apartment dwellers across the United States secure their package deliveries—even if the package isn’t from Amazon. Two of Ascena’s fashion-outlet brands going online Apparel giant Ascena Retail Group is expanding its premium outlet fashion business to the online world. Toys “R” Us intellectual assets reportedly generate lots of interest As Toys “R” Us continues to liquidate its U.S. stores, it appears likely that some part of it will live on. Sugarfina going global Luxury candy brand Sugarfina is expanding into Asia. New robotics warehouse planned for Michigan Amazon is opening a robotics-based facility in the Wolverine State. NRF calls latest tariff threat ‘reckless escalation’ The National Retail Federation is asking the U.S. Congress to intervene in the escalating tariff dispute with China. GameStop in talks about possible sale GameStop Corp. has confirmed it is exploring a possible sale. Study: Online fraud continues to vex retailers Retailers that have a digital presence continue to worry about how they will handle the increasing pace of e-commerce fraud. West Elm creative director leaves for J.Crew West Elm’s loss is J. Crew’s gain. GameStop reportedly in talks with buyout firms The nation’s leading — and struggling — video-game retailer may be looking to leave the public arena. Done deal—Finish Line acquired The largest sporting goods retailer in the U.K., JD Sports Fashion plc, has completed its acquisition of The Finish Line. First Previous 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 Next Last