Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly recap of retail-related judicial, legislative developmentsState of Washington seeks to amend overtime pay rules for workers by upping salary threshold to as much as $75,000/yr. Retail Forecast: 2019 looks good, but economists see bumps further down the roadRetailers will enjoy brisk economic tail winds in 2019. Retailer tops list of world’s best-performing CEOs For the second consecutive year, the chief executive of an apparel giant topped Harvard Business Review’s annual ranking of the 100 best-performing CEOs. Publix in executive appointments; taps veteran to lead digital efforts Publix has a new executive focused the company’s omnichannel experience. Famous Footwear parent in $360 million brand acquisition Footwear giant Caleres is expanding its portfolio with a brand that counts Oprah Winfrey among its biggest fans. Study: Lots of shoppers not wild about store credit cards Store credit cards are ubiquitous, that doesn’t mean consumers like them. The Vitamin Shoppe makes big digital hire The Vitamin Shoppe has appointed a well-known omnichannel retail executive to a new role focused exclusively on the digital experience. Analysis: Scaled-down Sears could live on Sears declared bankruptcy this week, bringing the company to a new low after several years of steady decline. New president for Sally Beauty Sally Beauty Supply has promoted its finance head to president. Starbucks shaking things up in Europe Starbucks Corp. is scaling back its direct involvement in four European countries. First Previous 2355 2356 2357 2358 2359 Next Last
