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MGA Entertainment CEO Makes Official $890 Million Bid For Toys ‘R’ Us Stores

Isaac Larian, CEO of MGA Entertainment, placed a formal bid of $675 million for certain U.S. Toys ‘R’ Us stores and a $215 million bid for the retailer’s Canadian locations.…

News April 13

NewStore Appoints Victoria’s Secret, TJX Veterans To Board

NewStore has appointed Carol Meyrowitz, Executive Chairman of the Board of TJX Companies, and Sharen Jester Turney, Former President and CEO of Victoria’s Secret, to its Board of Directors. Meyrowitz…

News April 12

Call Center Data Optimization Boosts Profits At Mason Cos.

Mason Companies, a catalog-oriented retailer with 11 brands encompassing footwear, apparel, gifting and food, knows the importance of providing contact center agents with all the information they need to handle…

Features April 12

Walmart To Invest $200 Million In Florida Operations

Walmart expects to spend approximately $200 million during the coming year in Florida, opening and remodeling 43 stores in the state while expanding several in-store and online services. The openings…

News April 12

Ahold Delhaize CEO To Retire In July

Ahold Delhaize CEO Dick Boer will retire July 1, 2018, with Deputy CEO and Chief Integration Officer Frans Muller taking his position. Boer will assist Muller with the transition and…

News April 12

Sears Puts 16 Stores Up For Sale — Online

Sears Holdings is taking a new step to cash in on its real estate. The struggling retailer is auctioning 16 profitable Sears stores on an online auction platform. Cushman &…

News April 12

Answering The Question: Why Change Now?

At the recent Oracle Industry Connect event, I had the opportunity to learn about the digital transformation of Casey’s General Stores — the fourth-largest convenience chain in the U.S., with 2,000 stores across 15…

Editor's Perspective April 12

Algopix Delivers Product Market Research For EBay, Amazon Sellers

Algopix is a product research platform that is designed to provide eBay and Amazon sellers with product market research data to make informed business decisions. The platform provides insights into…

News April 12

Casey’s General Stores Creates CMO Position

Casey’s General Stores has hired Chris Jones to the newly created position of Chief Marketing Officer. Jones will oversee marketing, advertising, food service and digital activities, among other responsibilities. Prior…

News April 12
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