Regulatory Wrap-Up: Insider’s guide to retail-related legislative developmentsPaid leave continues to heat up on a state and Federal level, according to weekly recap of legislative activity. Justice Department’s No. 3 official leaving for top legal post at WalmartThe third-ranking official at the U.S. Justice Department is leaving to take a job in the private sector. GNC’s top merchant, a former Target vet, takes key role at Barnes & Noble Barnes & Noble has appointed a new chief merchandising offer. Sears Canada creditors pressure Sears CEO Eddie Lampert, the chairman, CEO and controlling shareholder of the beleaguered Sears Holdings, has another problem to deal with. Skechers Q4 tops Street Although U.S. tax cuts took a toll on Skechers fourth quarter profit, the footwear brand still topped expectations. C-suite turmoil at GameStop GameStop has fired two of its top executives just days after it appointed a new chief executive. Rite Aid completes more than half of its store transfers to Walgreens The Rite Aid-Walgreens transition is on track to be completed by spring. Urban Outfitters’ Q4 sales up 5.7% The direct-to-consumer channel helped fuel Urban Outfitter in its fourth quarter. Report: Alibaba plans to invest in Chinese retail data firm China’s largest e-commerce player is making a move that could strengthen its offline endeavors. CVS profit nearly doubles on tax cut; to hike wages and benefits CVS Health Corp. will increase employee wages and expand benefits, including introducing paid parental leave, amid a huge jump in its fourth quarter profit as a result of a windfall from the new tax law. First Previous 2462 2463 2464 2465 2466 Next Last
