Former Petco CEO heads to Party CityParty City Holdco Inc. announced a replacement for Ryan Vero, president of its Retail Group, the day after he was tapped as CEO of tween/teen jewelry and accessories retailer Claire’s Stores. The retail brands that connect most with customers on an emotional level are…An online giant is tops when it comes to forming emotional bonds with customers. Let’s Pave names president Let’s Pave, a national provider of specialized paving services and solutions, announced that veteran industry executive Jeff Lax has joined the company as president and partner. Target shores up tech team with Facebook hire Target Corporation has shored up its tech team with a former Facebook executive. Retail sales rise in June, beating expectations Consumer spending accelerated in June as retail sales rose in nearly all sectors. Rent-A-Center buys online competitor Rent-A-Center has made a move to increase its share of the $20 billion-plus virtual rent-to-own market. Barneys reportedly exploring bankruptcy filing High rent may be taking a toll on Barneys New York. Back-to-school spending to fall from last year Back-to-school spending is set to rise per household but fall overall as the number of students in school and college declines. Fred’s closing more stores Fred’s Inc.’s store footprint keeps shrinking. Starbucks to stop selling newspapers Starbucks Corp. is getting out of the newspaper business. First Previous 2273 2274 2275 2276 2277 Next Last
