Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly recap of retail-related judicial, legislative developments - Sept. 17Two states take action to begin collection of sales taxes from out-of-state sellers; NRLB proposes to overturn Obama-era joint employer standard. California seeks to require female board directorsA first-of its-kind bill could require major companies based in California to put more women on its corporate boards. Consumers cut back on spending in August American shoppers reined in their spending in August, but just a bit. Done deal as Jamba Inc. goes private Focus Brands is officially juiced up. Staples makes $996 million deal Staples has won the battle for office and workplace supplies company Essendant Inc. Henri Bendel to go out of business The upcoming holiday season will be the last one for upscale specialty retailer Henri Bendel, which has been in business for 123 years. Walgreens to open more Sprint Express locations Walgreens and Sprint are expanding their joint partnership. Sears Q2 loss widens; hints at more store closings Sears Holdings Corp.’s revenue dropped 25% in the second quarter as the chain continues to shrink its footprint. Jeff Bezos makes $2 billion philanthropic pledge Amazon co-founder and CEO Jeff Bezos wants to help homeless families and pre-schools that serve low-income neighborhoods. These retailers are the biggest winners with exit of Toys 'R' Us With the holiday shopping season looming, retailers are jumping in to fill the void left by the demise of Toys “R” Us — but two rivals are the clear winners. Kroger Q2 mixed as profit tops Street, but sales come up short Kroger Co.’s second quarter profit topped estimates, but its sales came in below estimates amid ongoing intense competition in the grocery sector. Walmart expands last-mile delivery capabilities with new acquisition Walmart is enhancing its online grocery delivery capabilities south of the border. First Previous 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 Next Last
