Regulatory Wrap-Up: Insider’s weekly recap of retail-related legislation - June 18A weekly recap of state and federal retail activity. BJ’s readies for IPOBJ's Wholesale Club is has set the terms for its upcoming initial public offerings. Google invests in Chinese e-commerce giant Google is making a big move in the Chinese e-commerce game. Rent-A-Center to be acquired for $1.37 billion Rent-A-Center is going private. C-store chain sets goal of 500 stores Convenience-store operator Yesway continues to grow through acquisitions. RILA, NRF: Increased costs due to tariffs will destroy gains from tax reform The nation’s leading retail associations were quick to respond to the Trump administration’s announcement on Friday that it plan to move forward and impose a 25% tariff on up to $50 billion of imported Chinese goods. The beauty retailers best using social media sentiment are… Three retail brands are slaying the competition when it comes to using social media to drive their personal care and beauty sales. Bidding continues for Toys ‘R’ Us locations Bankrupt Toys “R” Us is slowly liquidating its huge real estate portfolio. Eddie Bauer names president Eddie Bauer has promoted an insider to lead the brand. May retail sales jump Consumers were in a spending mood in May as sales rose more than expected amid a robust labor market. Michaels Q1 earnings top Street; outlook disappoints The Michaels Companies Inc. beat first-quarter profit expectations, but missed on same-store sales and provided a downbeat second-quarter outlook. Chico’s FAS exec takes top role at Rue21 Changes are afoot at teen apparel retailer Rue 21, which has appointed a new CEO, along with a new chief marketing office and CFO. First Previous 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 Next Last