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COVID-19: Latest Industry News

Stay up to date on the impact of the coronavirus on the retail industry and how the industry is navigating the crisis.

OPERATIONS

RH permanently cuts 440 employees, furloughs 2,300; cutting cap expenditures

The company formerly known as Restoration Hardware is tightening its belt.

TECHNOLOGY

Analysis: Younger shoppers shift e-commerce spend during COVID-19 pandemic

Consumers under 56 are focusing online purchases on certain categories as the COVID-19 outbreak continues.

Protecting Customer Trust: State of the Industry Report

10/1/2019 — Chain Store Age's annual State of the Industry report examines the use of — and trends in — data in today's marketplace and the risks and rewards that come with managing data assets in the high-pressure retail environment.

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TECHNOLOGY

Amazon brings SNAP pilot to 4 new states

Amazon is now accepting federal benefit payments for online grocery orders in the Midwest and South.

TECHNOLOGY

The Container Store moves stores to omnichannel model

The Container Store (TCS) is minimizing brick-and-mortar shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic.

TECHNOLOGY

The Great American Takeout offers third course

A coalition of quick-service and fast-casual food chains is once again asking consumers to order meals – with an incentive.

C-SUITE

Nordstrom adds two retail vets to its board

Nordstrom announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors.

STORE SPACES

Walmart limits number of shoppers in stores; instituting one-way aisles

Walmart has taken additional steps to ensure the health and safety of its employees and customers during the COVID-19 crisis.

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TECHNOLOGY

Lamps Plus goes digital-only as consumers focus on comfort

Kroger limits in-store traffic with in-house technology; pilots one-way aisles

Harbinger of the future? Food giant installs walk-through temperature scanners

Wayfair postpones its big shopping event amid other steps to combat COVID-19

STORE SPACES

American Dream reportedly to emphasize entertainment offerings over retail

Love’s Travel Stops keeps expanding

Expert Insight: Retailers should plan for the new normal now

CSA Exclusive: Four predictions for post-pandemic retail success

FINANCE

Chico's takes a ‘poison pill’ amid COVID-19 outbreak

Under Armour details big restructuring charges; to furlough employees

Ross Stores furloughs most of store, DC employees; CEO, chairman defer salaries

Survey: Most retailers see COVID-19 crisis lasting one month or more

REAL ESTATE

Lululemon keeps workers on payroll

10,000 tune into Marcus & Millichap coronavirus webcast

NYC leasing agent: 40% of shutdown businesses won’t re-open

Taubman's City Creek Center in Salt Lake City

No rent break from Taubman for retailers

Upcoming Events

Oct

X/SPECS 2019

Tues, Oct 15 - Thurs, 17

Waldorf Astoria, Orlando

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SPECS Show 2020

Sun, Mar 15 - Tues, 17

Gaylord Texan, Dallas

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Retail Insights

Apr

Digital commerce companies offer local relief from COVID-19

There are some inspiring examples of how localized digital commerce can help retailers reach consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar

CSA Exclusive: COVID-19 impacts retailers on products, personalization, people

A closer look at the recent Chain Store Age COVID-19 survey reveals some very specific areas where the pandemic is disrupting operations.

Analysis

Apr

Expert Analysis: E-commerce storytelling to connect with customers

Anyone with an email address or Facebook account can see how hard brands are working to get their attention.

Apr

Customer Growth Partners analyzes impact of COVID-19 on retail sectors

Since March 1, the entire retail sector has undergone a huge sea change, with several major sectors seeing severe declines in business, even before virtually all specialty apparel and department stores closed the week of March 15, along with many other specialty stores.

COVID-19: Latest Industry News

RH permanently cuts 440 employees, furloughs 2,300; cutting cap expenditures

Analysis: Younger shoppers shift e-commerce spend during COVID-19 pandemic

Protecting Customer Trust: State of the Industry Report

Amazon brings SNAP pilot to 4 new states

The Container Store moves stores to omnichannel model

The Great American Takeout offers third course

Nordstrom adds two retail vets to its board

Walmart limits number of shoppers in stores; instituting one-way aisles

Trending

Joann Stores launches effort to make items to protect healthcare workers

Sephora keeping majority of U.S. store employees on payroll through late May

Target to limit store traffic

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Lamps Plus goes digital-only as consumers focus on comfort

Kroger limits in-store traffic with in-house technology; pilots one-way aisles

Harbinger of the future? Food giant installs walk-through temperature scanners

Wayfair postpones its big shopping event amid other steps to combat COVID-19

American Dream reportedly to emphasize entertainment offerings over retail

Love’s Travel Stops keeps expanding

Expert Insight: Retailers should plan for the new normal now

CSA Exclusive: Four predictions for post-pandemic retail success

Chico's takes a ‘poison pill’ amid COVID-19 outbreak

Under Armour details big restructuring charges; to furlough employees

Ross Stores furloughs most of store, DC employees; CEO, chairman defer salaries

Survey: Most retailers see COVID-19 crisis lasting one month or more

Lululemon keeps workers on payroll

10,000 tune into Marcus & Millichap coronavirus webcast

NYC leasing agent: 40% of shutdown businesses won’t re-open

No rent break from Taubman for retailers

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