Consumer confidence rises to five month high

U.S. consumer confidence rose in September for the second consecutive month amid lowering gas prices and a healthy job market.

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Rite Aid Q2 loss widens; execs discuss shoplifting problems in NYC

Rite Aid posted weak results for its second quarter.

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Kroger wants to end deal with Cigna Express Scripts; drug pricing ‘unsustainable’

Kroger Co. plans to terminate its agreement with Cigna Corp.’s Express Scripts in a dispute over its drug pricing model.

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Sports-restaurant concept Tom’s Watch Bar in new funding; expanding nationwide
A brand known for its “360-degree” viewing room is targeting “ultra-high” traffic locations as it expands nationwide.
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Spanx names CEO and three other C-suite officers
Spanx is expanding its executive team to support its rapid growth.

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Survey: Retailers favor PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay
A new survey reveals retailer preferences in areas including digital payment and buy now pay later (BNPL).
STORE SPACES
Hot brands moving into The Shops at Sportsmen’s Lodge
The Shops at Sportsmen’s Lodge is expanding its tenant lineup.
C-SUITE
QVC parent company names COO
Qurate Retail Group has appointed a veteran supply chain and customer service executive to head up its operations.
TECHNOLOGY
Study: Gen Z’s favorite brands are …
Tech brands take the top spots with Gen Z.
REAL ESTATE
Iowa outlet center is now an “Outlet & Marketplace”
Outlet centers that have longed relied on tourist trade are now homing in on regular business from locals.
TECHNOLOGY
Two former eBay executives sentenced for cyberstalking
Prison terms await two former high-level eBay security executives who pled guilty to leading a harassment campaign against two e-commerce bloggers.
TECHNOLOGY
Exclusive Q&A: Rakuten exec discusses how retailers can maximize holiday sales
Retailers that leverage omnichannel fulfillment, personalization and rewards stand to have a positive holiday season.

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Empty anchor at a Chicagoland mall to be turned into mixed-use entry point

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VF Corp. exec to lead Eddie Bauer

Eddie Bauer has named outdoor veteran executive Tim Bantle as CEO

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Athleta partners with ThredUp, Simon in omnichannel ventures

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