Sears Canada expresses 'significant doubt' about its futureThe struggling retailer on Tuesday said it doesn't have enough cash flow over the next 12 months to meet its its obligations. Eye on Retail: Ikea to debut 'open-source' showroomsThe retailer is scaling down its showrooms to better appeal to its customers’ changing shopping habits. Eye on Retail: Kroger to expand checkout-free experience in 2018 After a 20-store test run, the grocer's expansion of the Scan, Bag, Go technology will reach 400 stores in the new year. Eye on Retail: Target and the in-store experience Enhancements to self-checkout, Wi-Fi and tech infrastructure lead the way. Sears Hometown continues rollout of new appliance strategy Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores is rolling out its refreshed appliance strategy to three more stores in Kentucky. Sears lines up $100 million in new financing The retailer is also seeking to borrow an additional $200 million from other parties. Walmart to raise starting wage, expand maternity and parental leave The nation’s largest private employer is raising its starting wage for all hourly associates in the United States to $11, in addition to expanding maternity and parental leave benefits and giving out bonuses. Walmart names company vet as international head The retailer has tapped Judith McKenna, a 20-plus years company vet, to head up its second-largest operating segment. Fraudulent retail activity increased in 2017 Insights from the LexisNexis Risk Solutions 2017 True Cost of Fraud report. Next Big Thing: Walmart and Uber The world’s largest retailer is experimenting with the taxi alternative. First Previous 47 48 49 Next Last
