Hy-Vee initiates search for local brandsA regional Midwestern grocery retailer plans to increase its focus on local brand discovery in 2021. Report: Apple temporarily closes one-quarter of global storesIn response to surging COVID-19 infection rates, Apple is reportedly temporarily shuttering all of its 53 stores in California, as well as more than 50 other locations in the U.S. and globally. Mercatus: 10 predictions for grocery retailers in 2021 Grocery retailers need to prepare for a business landscape including a heightened emphasis on safety and broader access to e-commerce. Walgreens facilitates at-home COVID-19 testing Users of the Walgreens digital health platform can request COVID-19 test kits. Rite Aid continues expanding on-site COVID-19 testing Rite Aid is opening 99 new drive-through COVID-19 testing locations on Tuesday, Dec. 22. Best Buy moves ahead with ESL rollout Best Buy will continue its ongoing implementation of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) in 2021. Streets of St. Charles continues to expand dining options Many economists predict the advent of COVID-19 vaccines will have caged-up masses busting out of their houses and packing social centers come spring. Two Bi-Lo stores will convert to Piggly Wiggly banner Two independent Piggly Wiggly store owners are acquiring one Bi-Lo store location each. Vaccine releases boost retail REIT stocks The release of two vaccines against COVID-19 turned out to be the best Christmas present for retail real estate investment trusts. 44-year-old Sandusky Mall to add housing in redevelopment Sandusky Mall hopes to be welcoming residents when its current renovation is completed. First Previous 1786 1787 1788 1789 1790 Next Last