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- 1/20/2021
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. - 1/20/2021
Top 10 global consumer trends in 2021
Resilience and adaptability are the driving forces in consumer behavior in 2021. - 1/20/2021
NRF reworks its Big Show due to site unavailability
The National Retail Federation has announced changes to the second phase of its 2021 Big Show. - 1/20/2021
American Eagle focused on Aerie growth; to close hundreds of stores in coming years
American Eagle Outfitters is focused on growing its Aerie banner as it plans for the future. - 1/20/2021
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. - 1/19/2021
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. - 1/19/2021
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. - 1/19/2021
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. - 1/19/2021
Checkers & Rally to debut ‘restaurant of the future’ design
Checkers & Rally's iconic drive-thru restaurants are getting a design update. - 1/19/2021
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.