Retail + Hospitality

Target headquarters

Major Execs Join Target Board; Co. Closes Credit Card Biz Sale

Executives from Ecolab and Yahoo! were recently appointed to Target’s board; separately, the retailer said it has completed the $5.7 billion sale of its consumer credit card portfolio to TD Bank Group.

Christopher & Banks Stock Rises on Narrowed Loss

The company benefited from higher same-store sales and significantly narrowed its year-over-year loss.

Target’s Latest Design Partnership Benefits Charity

In other partnership-related news, Target has tabled its boutique-within-a-store concept that debuted last year—and it is reportedly involved in testing a new same-day product delivery service that Google is exploring.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings Continues Int’l Expansion, Enters Mexico

The restaurant chain, which entered Canada in 2011 and has plans for new locations in the Middle East and Puerto Rico, has now reached agreements with franchisees for a rollout in Mexico.

Laura Gieseking

A Meeting Planner to Know: Laura Gieseking

Senior Meeting and Recognition Planner, RBC Wealth Management

Best Buy store

More Analysts Upgrade Best Buy, Credit Co. Leadership

After two analysts upgraded Best Buy’s stock last month, two more have followed suit in March—and like the others, they credit the company’s new leadership team for what appear to be signs of a turnaround.

Vail Resorts to Invest $10M in Afton Alps Ski Area

Upgrades include improving snowmaking in order to open Afton Alps earlier in the season and adding a better snow surface.

Target, Fast Company Launch $75K Mobile Competition

Entrants must present their vision for a native mobile app, a mobile-enabled Web experience, or a mobile design that can be integrated into Target’s existing apps or mobile services.

Target headquarters

Target Opens Three “Pilot Stores” in Canada

The retailer’s first 24 Canadian stores will have soft openings this month—and Target plans to open 124 stores throughout the country in 2013.

Best Buy store

Report: Schulze Likely Won’t Bid, Wants to Chair BBY

A Star Tribune report, citing unnamed sources, indicated that founder Richard Schulze appears to be backing off a bid to acquire the company but is trying to regain his former position as chairman of the board.

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