Consumer sentiment falls in July amid ongoing inflation concernsHigh prices continues to weigh on consumers. Midwest shopping center acquired through joint ventureA 121,000-sq.ft. open-air shopping center in the St. Louis suburbs has new owners. Skechers ups full-year outlook amid ‘robust demand’ and strong Q2 sales Skechers reported record sales for its second quarter, which marked the 25th anniversary of its initial public offering. Survey: Automated voice agents lead to frustrated customers, turnover Automated voice agents are heavily unpopular with consumers. Toys”R”Us to open shop-in-shops at Navy Exchange stores Toys”R”Us continues to expand in brick-and-mortar via partnerships. Casey’s to acquire Texas-based C-store chain CEFCO in $1.1 billion deal Casey’s General Stores continues to expand its footprint in the Lone Star State and other southern markets. Consumer confidence rises slightly in June Consumer confidence increased in June, with consumers feeling more positive about the job market, their household finances and their spending comfort levels. Judge puts temporary hold on Kroger, Albertsons $25 billion deal A Denver District Court has temporarily halted the proposed $25 billion merger of The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. Commercial real estate and restaurant industry hit hard by current economic trends Recent economic trends have profoundly impacted both the commercial real estate industry and the restaurant and hospitality sector. Store closing sales start across Conn’s 550-plus stores Conn’s has started to wind down operations. First Previous 663 664 665 666 667 Next Last