Albertsons Cos., venture capital fund partner to grow emerging technologiesAlbertsons Companies and venture capital firm Greycroft are teaming up to develop innovative companies by leveraging each other’s strengths. Brookstone closing stores; files Chapter 11—againTroubled specialty gift retailer Brookstone Inc. has lowered the ax on its mall stores. Sprouts Q2 meets Street; names chief merchandising officer Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. on Thursday reported sales and earnings in line with expectations, and also tapped an insider to the new role of chief merchandising offer. Online no-brand retail upstart secures new funding to fuel growth An online retailer that sells no-name home staples — mostly at $3 a pop — is resonating with consumers and investors. Jamba Juice acquired by fast-casual giant Focus Brands Inc. has added another brand to its expanding portfolio. Vitamin Shoppe names new merchandising, marketing chief A retailer that specializes in nutritional products tapped a 30-year retail veteran to head up its merchandising and marketing efforts. Seritage Growth Properties gets $2 billion financing from Berkshire Hathaway A real estate investment trust that was spun off from Sears Holding Corp. has secured new financing from an early investor. Publix’s Q2 earnings rise amid lower tax rate and new accounting rule Publix Super Market’s sales and earnings rose in the second quarter despite a calendar shift in the timing of the Easter calendar. Done deal for Walmart Brazil Global private equity firm Advent International has acquired a majority stake in Walmart Brazil. Retail exec bonuses on the rise, reversing five-year trend Improved year-over-year retail growth in 2017 has contributed to a dramatic reversal in payouts for retail executives. First Previous 2385 2386 2387 2388 2389 Next Last
