Hickory Farms names new finance chiefSpecialty food gifting retailer Hickory Farms is reaching outside the company for its new CFO. Bed Bath & Beyond job cuts include COOBed Bath & Beyond Inc. continues its ongoing turnaround efforts with a cost-saving workforce reduction that includes some high-level executive roles. New food service customer experience platform will include Starbucks technology Fans of the Starbucks digital customer experience will soon have the chance to see more of it. Report: Walmart creates integrated supply chain executive team Walmart is reportedly creating a more omnichannel-friendly leadership structure. Etsy acquires online music gear marketplace Etsy is creating a presence for itself in a new vertical. Amazon reiterates call for higher minimum wage Amazon says a $15 federal minimum wage would benefit both workers and employers. Reuters: Penny hires advisors to explore debt restructuring options J.C. Penney is looking for help before its debt, which totals about $4 billion, comes due in the next few years, reported Reuters. All Dressbarn stores will go dark by yearend Dressbarn is gradually exiting from the U.S. retail marketplace. Customer Growth Partners: Back-to-school poised for best growth since 2011 American consumers are ramping up their spending, just in time for the critical back-to-school season. Retail sales rise in June, beating expectations Consumer spending accelerated in June as retail sales rose in nearly all sectors. First Previous 323 324 325 326 327 Next Last