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- 1/21/2021
Retailers back new administration’s efforts on masking to stop spread of pandemic
The nation’s leading retail groups support President Biden’s first executive, which urges Americans to wear masks for 100 days and requires their use on federal property in an effort to control the spread of COVID-19. - 1/21/2021
Report: Hudson’s Bay looking to take Saks.com public
Saks Fifth Avenue’s brick-and-mortar operation may end up being a separate company from its online business. - 1/21/2021
Parent company of Winn-Dixie, Fresco y Mas and other banners launches IPO
Southeastern Grocers Inc. has set terms for its initial public offering. - 1/21/2021
Converting Former Big-Box Stores to Warehouse Space: Challenges, Opportunities
As e-commerce has accelerated, so had the demand for warehouse space. According to a report from CBRE, nearly 14 million square feet of big-box retail space in the U.S. has been converted to industrial space. - 1/21/2021
Top 10 global consumer trends in 2021
Resilience and adaptability are the driving forces in consumer behavior in 2021. - 1/20/2021
Lidl to offer extra pay to U.S. employees who get COVID-19 vaccine
Lidl is the latest U.S. retailer to offer incentives to its workers to get vaccinated. - 1/20/2021
Macy’s veteran joins Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has made a key leadership addition to its health and beauty banner. - 1/20/2021
Report: Belk in talks with top lenders to avoid bankruptcy filing
The major lenders of Belk are in discussions with the department store chain to keep it out of bankruptcy, reported The Wall Street Journal. - 1/20/2021
Retail hiring surged in December nearly 190% over 2019, led by these sectors…
Seasonal retail employment gains hit their highest total on record in December, as retailers added 229,700 jobs during the month. - 1/20/2021
Alimentation Couche-Tard drops bid for French retailer
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. has dropped its plans to buy Carrefour SA, but the two retailers plan to look for opportunities to work together.