Hooters reopens 150-plus locations for dine-in serviceCustomers can now dine in at select Hooters locations as the chain begins its first phase of reopening. Re-opened Ikea centers in Europe and Asia see 80% traffic returnsTen Ikea-anchored shopping centers in Poland opened up after 51 days of shutdown and counted an 87% return of normal traffic. J.C. Penney makes interest payment as it explores bankruptcy J.C. Penney Co., as of Friday, is continuing to explore its strategic alternatives. Borders co-founder launches robotic fulfillment service RoboFS is designed to enable quick, touchless order fulfillment. State Lockdowns: Update on the latest orders in response to COVID-19 Stay-at-home orders nationwide are expiring and easing — or in some cases, extending — in varying degrees. Here’s an update on what some states are doing. Big Minnesota malls begin opening on Monday Two major malls in the Minneapolis metro will welcome back shoppers on Monday. Analysis: Only bright spots in April were online, grocery In April, total retail sales plummeted by 20.9% on a year-over-year basis. Survey: 43% of essential retailers increased hourly pay amid COVID-19 A new survey details the measures essential retailers are taking to reward and protect employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Amazon to bring new COVID-19 face shield model to market Amazon is applying its drone knowledge to produce face shields with a 3D printer. Survey: Retailers see BOPIS as gaining importance Buying and returning online purchases in physical stores is becoming a routine retail offering. First Previous 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Next Last