USA Today retail reporter leaving for The Skimm
Hadley Malcolm, a consumer and retail reporter at USA Today, is leaving the paper for a job at The Skimm. Malcolm will be at USA Today until Sept. 1. Malcolm has been with the paper since November 2011, primarily focused on food and retail coverage. Her reporting includes food manufacturers getting rid of artificial ingredients, […]
Coverage: South African company buying Sleepy’s/Mattress Firm for $2.4 billion
A South African retailing giant has agreed to acquire Sleepy’s parent Mattress Firm Holding Co. for $2.4 billion, marking its first foray into the United States. Alexandra Wexler of The Wall Street Journal had the news: Steinhoff, a family-owned furniture seller based outside Cape Town, South Africa, is called “Africa’s Ikea” for its home furnishing retail […]
Coverage: Wal-Mart wants to buy online retailer Jet.com
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is in the process of bidding for online retailer Jet.com in a move that would increase its competition with Amazon.com. Greg Bensinger and Sarah Nassauer of The Wall Street Journal have the news: A deal could give Wal-Mart’s e-commerce efforts a much-needed jolt as the world’s largest retailer seeks to grow beyond its brick-and-mortar storefronts […]
Sun-Sentinel seeks retail reporter
The Sun Sentinel is seeking an aggressive retail reporter to cover breaking news and issues in one of South Florida’s most important business sectors. The reporter will create digital content that informs and empowers consumers and conveys the importance of retail to the local economy. The individual is expected to keep current with retail trends, […]
Coverage: Ralph Lauren looks to right itself
Clothing company Ralph Lauren Inc. has been in the news almost all week, with news from its first analyst meeting that it’s cutting its staff, hiring new executives and considering other changes. Lisa Fickensher of the New York Post had the news: Laying off 1,000 employees and closing about 50 full-price stores were necessary, Larsson told […]
Bloomberg launches “Material World” podcast
Bloomberg debuted Monday a new podcast that brings a consumer twist to topics that impact business. “Material World” will explore one part of the universe of consumable goods including what you eat, drink, wear and even smoke. Retail reporter Lindsey Rupp and beverage, tobacco and cannabis reporter Jennifer Kaplan will delve into why consumers spend money […]
Coverage: Sports Authority to hold going-out-of-biz sale
Retailer Sports Authority, which has been in bankruptcy court protection, plans to close for good by holding a huge going-out-of-business sale at its locations across the country. Charisse Jones of USA Today has the news: In shutting down, the 463-store chain becomes the latest casualty among rivals for the sporting-good business. It follows the recently announced closure of […]
Coverage: Macy’s earnings and the retail malaise
New York-based retailer Macy’s reported earnings Wednesday that beat expectations, but its sales were down 7 percent, and that caused tremors throughout the retail industry. Fred Imbert of CNBC.com had the news: The retail giant posted first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 40 cents, compared to 56 cents a share in the year-earlier period. Revenue for […]
Coverage: Amazon sues Target-bound former executive
Arthur Valdez worked for Amazon for 16 years before accepting a job with Target, but his dealings with the Seattle-based company are far from over. On Tuesday, Amazon sued Valdez for breaching his non-compete contract and accused him of revealing trade secrets during his interview process with Target. Phil Wahba of Fortune had the day’s […]
San Francisco Biz Times reporter leaves for BANG
Annie Sciacca, a reporter at the San Francisco Business Times for the past three years, has left the American City Business Journals paper to work for the dailies in the Bay area. Sciacca had been covering food, hospitality, manufacturing and retail industries for the Business Times. Her new job is on the BANG metro desk, covering […]
