Sephora to open 60-plus freestanding U.S. stores in 2021Sephora is embarking on the largest store expansion plan in its 21-year history in the United States. Fabletics launches at-home fitness app A celebrity-founded activewear retailer continues introducing new omnichannel initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Costco raising its U.S. minimum wage to $16 an hour; Zales parent going to $15 an hour Costco Wholesale will soon have one of the highest starting wages for U.S. workers in retail. Newegg cracks down on bots and scalpers with product drawings A tech-focused e-tailer is taking a novel approach to ensuring shoppers have a fair chance to purchase high-demand items. Abercrombie & Fitch inks renewable energy deal Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is shifting to renewable energy in its headquarters and distribution centers. Outdoor Voices taps Urban Outfitters exec as CEO Outdoor Voices has a new leader. Study: Global cash usage drops as mobile wallets surge The Asia-Pacific region is driving a broader global shift to mobile wallet payments in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Schnucks deploys new tool against in-store coupon fraud A Midwestern grocery retailer is successfully detecting counterfeit coupons at the point-of-sale with a new, free solution. Gelson’s Markets to be acquired by Japanese retailer Gelson’s Markets, which will celebrate its 70th anniversary this July, is being sold to a Japanese company looking to expand its fledgling U.S. footprint. Lowe’s Q4 tops Street as sales jump 27%; cites broad demand across all departments Lowe’s Cos. reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit and sales that beat expectations as spending on home projects continues to surge amid the pandemic. First Previous 1727 1728 1729 1730 1731 Next Last