Newegg hatches direct-to-consumer initiativeA tech-focused e-tailer is offering manufacturers a chance to better engage with customers on its platform. Walmart makes major move into fashion with resale ventureOnline fashion resale giant ThredUp is obtaining a formidable new partner. REI partners with West Elm for the summer For the first time in its 82-year history, REI will sell its product through another retailer. Salesforce: COVID-19 affects shopping habits differently by age — and gender Significant generational — and gender— discrepancies exist when it comes to what type of measures consumers want to return to brick-and-mortar stores. Macy’s real estate assets figure in its new refinancing plan Macy’s has started refinancing procedures expected to see it through fiscal 2021. Boscov’s extends online greetings to returning customers A family-owned department store retailer is improving online conversions with personalized engagement. Three ways retailers can ‘reset’ their operations post-COVID-19 Retailers are inching closer to reopening stores, but they will need to appeal to a consumer’s “mind” and “body” if they want them to open their wallets. Retailers support legislation that would offer support for losses due to pandemics Legislation has been proposed that would establish a federal program to help businesses obtain insurance coverage for pandemics. The six states with the toughest COVID-19 restrictions currently in place are… As much of the nation begins reopening, including non-essential business, a select group of states continue to enforce restrictions. Consumer confidence stabilizes in May but uncertainty clouds picture Following two months of rapid decline, the free-fall in consumer confidence stopped in May. First Previous 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Next Last
