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Gap Inc. announces store closures, off-mall strategy

Gap Inc. is moving away from the mall.

REAL ESTATE

Amazon opens second Amazon Fresh store

Amazon is expanding the footprint of its high-tech grocery store format in California.

STORE SPACES

Target rolling out more store safety measures ahead of holiday rush

Target Corp. is going all out to make holiday shopping easier and safer at its stores, including the expansion of contactless checkout and pickup options and a new feature that lets customers know if there is a line outside a store.

6 Strategies to Improve Employee Financial Stress and Maximize Productivity

8/1/2020 — New research shows connection between employee financial wellness and chain store performance

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3 Strategies to Make Omnichannel Retail Work for Your Stores

Curbside pickup and BOPIS were already gaining momentum before the pandemic, but with the disruption of COVID-19, they’re now critical to any retailer’s store operations strategy.

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Forrester: Five predictions for retail 2021

Retailers will invest more in logistics than any other line item in 2021 and mall operators will entirely reinvent themselves and their business operations.

C-SUITE

Bed Bath & Beyond rounds out store leadership team

Bed Bath & Beyond has appointed two experienced retailers to its senior team.

FINANCE

Ascena Retail gets much higher bid for Justice

Justice has a new suitor.

FINANCE

Tractor Supply Company Q3 sales, profit jump amid pandemic

Tractor Supply Company’s momentum continued in the third quarter as the pandemic continued to drive strong demand across all the chain’s product categories.