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- 4/5/2021
Pandemic resulted in additional $900 billion global online spend in 2020
E-commerce provided a lifeline for retailers during the COVID-19 pandemic as consumers shopped online for nearly everything, from groceries to gardening supplies. - 4/5/2021
Starbucks trials reusable cup program — with refundable deposit, loyalty points
Starbucks Corp. is testing a program that lets customers earn loyalty points for purchasing a reusable cup and returning it to a special kiosk. - 4/5/2021
Parent company of Zales, Kay Jewelers enters jewelry rental subscription market
Signet Jewelers has made an acquisition that gives it a foothold in a fast-growing online service that appeal to next-gen jewelry customers. - 4/5/2021
Taco Bell hiring spree may include drive-up interviews
With 5,000 job openings, Taco Bell is getting creative about interviewing potential employees amid the pandemic. - 4/4/2021
ASHRAE: Changes in HVAC, building ops can reduce airborne transmission of COVID
The operation of HVAC systems can play a critical role in stopping the indoor spread of COVID-19. - 4/4/2021
Dick’s Sporting Goods updating Golf Galaxy stores; opens 34 in-store soccer shops
Dick’s Sporting Goods is doubling down on two popular sports: golf and soccer. - 4/4/2021
Dick’s Sporting Goods unveils new store concept — complete with outdoor track
Dick’s Sporting Goods has gone experiential. - 4/4/2021
C-store retailers predict that summer drive will be near ‘normal’ levels
Convenience store retailers expect that leisure travel and routine customer trips will return to pre-pandemic levels this summer. - 4/4/2021
Walmart to expand mobile wellness fleet to help with vaccinations
Walmart is ramping up its efforts to vaccinate folks in vulnerable communities. - 4/4/2021
Restaurant chain winners in 2020 included….
Some restaurant chains fared better than others amid the pandemic — a lot better.