Red Lobster's Chapter 11 plan approved; to exit with more than 540 locationsRed Lobster is moving forward with its restructuring plan months after filing for bankruptcy. Costco post strong August — in-store and onlineCostco Wholesale Corp. continued its momentum in August as its value proposition continues to attract bargain-focused shoppers. Walmart promotes fashion with traveling 'Style Tour' Walmart is hitting the road to bring fashion products to customers – with an omnichannel twist. Von Maur named America’s best department store by Newsweek A century-old department store company based in Davenport, Iowa, tops an annual listing by Newsweek magazine. Small businesses see boost in August; retail, restaurants lead way Small business sales saw a slight increase year-over-year in August, with restaurant and retail sales trending upward. 7-Eleven parent company rejects $39 billion buyout bid The Japanese company that operates 7-Eleven convenience stores has rejected a buyout offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., saying it ‘grossly’ undervalues the company's value. Nothing Bundt Cakes adds Yum! Brands leader to C-suite A restaurant industry veteran is joining Nothing Bundt Cakes’ C-suite. Global e-commerce platform Shopware personalizes search with AI Shopware is linking retailers on its platform to artificial intelligence-equipped search capabilities. How trends in delivery, AI and resale will shake up retail this fall Seasons change, and so do retailers’ technology initiatives. Store Expansion News: August update Welcome to Store Expansion News, Chain Store Age's monthly roundup of brick-and-mortar expansion plans across the retail and restaurant industries. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
