Sam’s Club solicits customer input on private label goodsSam’s Club has a customer-centric product development strategy for its Member’s Mark private label brand. Big Lots Q1 sales fall amid spending pullback by core customersBig Lots reported a loss and disappointing sales for its first quarter as its core consumers remain under financial pressure and continue to rein in spending, particularly in high-ticket discretionary items. Summer Games debuts at Mall of America Sweepstakes, mini-golf tournaments, go-kart races, and Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel will figure large at the nation’s biggest shopping center. Best Buy fulfills direct-to-consumer electronics brand sales from stores Best Buy Co. Inc. is in a new partnership to turn its stores into fulfillment hubs for direct-to-consumer (DTC) consumer electronics websites. Survey: Shoplifting fairly common among Americans A large percentage of American adults have admitted to stealing merchandise from a store in the past. Kirkland’s e-commerce sales plummet; reviewing strategic alternatives Kirkland’s brick-and-mortar sales showed momentum in the first quarter, but its online business continued to decline. Amazon bringing 'robotaxi' road test to two new cities Amazon is geographically expanding its pilot of an autonomous ride-hailing platform. Spirit Halloween sets sights on 50,000 seasonal employees Spirit Halloween is aiming to hire a larger workforce than last year with the holiday more than five months away. Lululemon Q1 tops estimates; U.S. growth slows amid ‘missed’ opportunities Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported first-quarter results ahead of expectations as growth soared internationally but slowed in its largest market, the Americas. Starbucks adds new online delivery partner Starbucks Coffee Company is expanding the reach of its on-demand delivery offering in a new collaboration. First Previous 706 707 708 709 710 Next Last