Retail - Specialty Stores News
The Irish are here, the Irish are here and why US retail should be worried
September 23, 2015
Primark sells retail goods very cheap, between 20 to 40 percent less than U.S. stores, and one analyst notes it's not good news the Irish company is now in…
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Williams-Sonoma's Atlanta space boasts unique experience for shoppers
September 4, 2015
It is the retailer’s eighth location to include a home showroom and the first in the South.
read nowConsumer love for discount proves rewarding for Dollar General
September 1, 2015
The discount retailer enjoyed big gains in profit, sales not too shabby either.
read nowBarnes & Noble top retailer in back-to-school survey
August 17, 2015
The national book retailer is the most familiar and most favored of back-to-school retail brands, reveals survey.
read nowConsumers getting more price conscious, luxury retailers hitting new lows
July 30, 2015
Discount shopping on national brand an increasing trend, reports analyst.
read nowTJX buying Trade Secret for Australia expansion strategy
July 30, 2015
Off-price retailer move should be finalized by year's end.
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Report: Amazon launching drive-thru grocery store concept
July 27, 2015
Amazon is reportedly once again expanding its retail footprint, this time with a Silicon Valley-based food selling operation.
read nowApple Watch debuts in retail locations worldwide
June 18, 2015
Apple is now selling its first-ever wearable, Watch, in its retail stores and is making progress in pushing out the device to consumers who have been waiting…
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Starbucks shuttering all 23 La Boulange bakeries, 14 San Francisco locations to close
June 17, 2015
Just three years after buying up La Boulange as part of its strategy to be a bakery brand, Starbucks is shuttering all 23 La Boulange bakery café locations and…
read nowAmerican Apparel adds CIO
June 12, 2015
American Apparel has named Brian McHale as its SVP and chief information officer, according to a company press release.
read nowDunkins', Smuckers, Keurig roll out K-Cups nationwide
May 29, 2015
Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., The J.M. Smucker Company and Keurig Green Mountain Inc. announced that Dunkin' K-Cup pods are now available for sale at retailers…
read nowWestfield debuts video sneak peek of new LAX remodel
May 29, 2015
The design was inspired by L.A.’s Sunset Boulevard and features 21 new dining and retail destinations, including newly revealed first-of-its-kind The…
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Hot Topic to acquire Geeknet
May 28, 2015
Hot Topic, a mall and web-based specialty retailer, will acquire Geeknet, the parent company of retailer ThinkGeek.
read nowAscena Retail Group buying Ann Taylor and Loft
May 19, 2015
The Ascena Retail Group is buying the owner of Ann Taylor and Loft in a deal valued at about $2.16 billion.
read nowGlobal retail head for lululemon resigns
May 18, 2015
Apparel brand and retailer lululemon athletica inc. announced the resignation of Delaney Schweitzer, executive vice president, global retail.
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Whole Foods delivers record Q2 sales
May 12, 2015
Whole Foods ended the quarter with total cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and investments of approximately $1.1 billion.
read nowGameStop buying customer gift cards issued by other retailers
March 11, 2015
More than 90 retail branded gift cards are accepted, including Barnes & Noble, Gap, JCPenney and Target.
read nowPetland hires former Walmart VP
March 2, 2015
Petland Inc. has announced the hiring of Tony Samples as Vice President of Corporate Stores. According to the company, Samples will lead Petland's retail store…
read nowAce Hardware testing same-day delivery
February 17, 2015
Ace's Express Delivery pilot has officially rolled out in 33 stores in select neighborhoods in Florida, Illinois, Colorado, Maryland, Texas and Arizona.
read nowJo-Ann Stores names Jill Soltau president and CEO
February 12, 2015
Soltau joins Jo-Ann with more than 25 years of experience in the retail industry. She most recently served as president of Shopko.
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