Neiman Marcus acquires stake in one of retail’s fastest-growing sectorsThe booming resale market has gone mainstream. Smart & Final acquired in $1.1 billion dealSmart & Final Stores has been acquired and the buyer is the retailer’s previous owner. Martha Stewart brand sold The Martha Stewart brand of home furnishings and other branded products and media has a new owner. Mastercard to enable financing at POS Mastercard will provide retailers more flexibility in accepting payments through a new acquisition. Report: Lampert looks to block liquidation of Sears Hometown Eddie Lampert’s plan to buy the remaining shares of financially ailing Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores is running into problems. Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly recap of retail-related legislative developments-April 15 New report by Quest Diagnostics, which processes drug tests for employers, found that marijuana use is at a 14-year high among workers, climbing 10% in the past year. Gap veteran joining J. Jill J. Jill has found its next finance head. New CEO to take reins of Best Buy An incoming chief executive is poised to make history at Best Buy. Commentary: Chief diversity officers should be more than figureheads Appointing a chief diversity officer (CDO) may make retailers and their shareholders feel better -- but it may not lead to the desired results. Ross Stores’ COO resigns A veteran Ross Stores executive has left the company. J. Crew considers IPO for Madewell; names interim CEO J. Crew Group is considering an initial public offering for its fastest growing and most successful brand. Walmart responds to Amazon’s challenge over pay and benefits Walmart is not letting Jeff Bezos’ challenge to other retailers go unanswered. First Previous 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Next Last
