In-store shopping still critical for consumersA majority of shoppers are expecting to increase their in-store shopping in the next six months. German eyewear firm to acquire Shopko OpticalThe only part of discount retailer Shopko that remains in business is getting a new owner that has its sights set on expanding in the U.S. Leslie's to open 15 stores — here are the locations Pool and spa supplies retailer Leslie’s is expanding its footprint in 2024, especially in the Lone Star State. Numerator: Consumer confidence held steady in May Forty-one percent of consumers are very or somewhat comfortable spending money on discretionary purchases. Retailers invited to join reveal of CSA Retail's Top Women Awards at virtual event Retailers are invited to meet some of the retail industry’s most accomplished female executives at Chain Store Age’s annual Retail’s Top Women Awards event Torrid makes two C-suite appointments; Q1 sales fall 4.8% Torrid Holdings Inc. announced several executive changes and also reported its first-quarter results. New GM takes over at Westfield Old Orchard Maegen Akers is now in charge of day-to-day operations at the Skokie, Ill. mall. Kantar BrandZ: Apple most valuable brand as it hits new milestone U.S. tech brands once again dominate the upper tier of an annual ranking of the 100 most valuable brands in the world. RetailROI partners with Avanade to track turnover among children's social workers Retail Orphan Initiative (RetailROI) is co-developing a free web-based tool to address high turnover among child welfare workers. CKE Restaurants names new tech leader The parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s has appointed a new chief technology & growth officer for both burger brands. Mango debuts at Hudson Yards; expects to open 15 more U.S. stores by yearend Mango has opened its third location in New York City. Big V Property Group acquires Georgia open-air center The firm has acquired a new property in the Atlanta suburbs that features several big-name retailers. First Previous 655 656 657 658 659 Next Last