Dan Berthiaume
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- 7/29/2020
Amazon doubles profit in Q2; spends more than $4B on COVID-19
Amazon had a wildly successful second quarter of fiscal 2020 and kept a promise to spend billions of dollars on COVID-19 remediation. - 7/29/2020
Dunkin’ expects to close 800 U.S. stores
In the wake of declining Q2 sales, Dunkin’ Brands Group may close as many as 800 Dunkin’ stores by the end of 2020. - 7/29/2020
Costco rolls out same-day delivery in Canada
Costco is collaborating with Instacart north of the border. - 7/29/2020
California Pizza Kitchen files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
A fast-casual dining chain is filing for voluntary Chapter 11 protection as part of a restructuring effort. - 7/29/2020
COVID-19 shutdown hits Sally Beauty in Q3
Forced store closures due to the pandemic dampened Sally Beauty’s Q3 performance, but the retailer is optimistic as stores reopen. - 7/29/2020
Lowe’s boosts COVID-19 assistance for employees
Lowe’s Companies Inc. is providing an additional $100 million in pandemic bonuses to assist associates with unforeseen expenses and hardships. - 7/29/2020
CVS to launch contactless payment with PayPal
CVS Pharmacy will become the first national retailer to integrate PayPal and Venmo QR code technology in its checkout experience. - 7/29/2020
Report: Walmart eliminates jobs as part of reorganization
Walmart is reportedly cutting hundreds of corporate positions as it transforms into an omnichannel enterprise. - 7/29/2020
At Home anticipates record-setting Q2
At Home Group Inc. is feeling comfortable with preliminary second-quarter fiscal results. - 7/29/2020
SmileDirectClub braces for new teen market
A telehealth dentistry platform is launching a new product aimed specifically at teens in need of teeth alignment. - 7/29/2020
Study: Brick-and-mortar shopping makes a comeback
COVID-19 continues to have a major impact on consumer spending, but bright spots include physical stores and food delivery. - 7/29/2020
Crate & Barrel takes proactive approach to CRM
A specialty home furnishings retailer is obtaining real-time notifications of potential disruptions to customer experience.
