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- 4/10/2020
Four maintenance tips for dark stores— and why maintenance still matters
Curb appeal matters — even for stores that are temporarily shuttered amid the COVID-19 pandemic. - 4/10/2020
Survey: Overall teen spending plunges — except for food; fave online brand is…
The nation’s teens have cut back their spending amid the COVID-19 outbreak with one noticeable exception: food. - 4/10/2020
Nordstrom’s tailors get to work — making masks
Nordstrom Inc. is the largest employer of tailors in North America — and it’s putting them to good use as stores remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. - 4/10/2020
Parent of Coach, Kate Spade to review store closings bi-weekly; gives China update
Tapestry will extend its store closures in North America and Europe by two weeks, through April 24, and will continue to pay employees through that time. - 4/10/2020
Lidl’s growing U.S. supply chain network lays groundwork for store expansion
The German discount grocer Lidl is building a supply chain infrastructure that points to future expansion. - 4/10/2020
Study: Walmart’s online grocery sales skyrocket in March
With an already strong e-commerce presence, Walmart racked up impressive year-over-year online grocery sales growth in March. - 4/9/2020
Study: Majority of Americans think stores should reopen by end of May
A new survey has some hopeful findings for retailers with shuttered stores even as it shows an increased level of consumer concern about COVID-19. - 4/9/2020
First Look: Jeff Bezos visits Amazon warehouse, Whole Foods Market store
Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos made a surprise visit to an Amazon fulfillment center and a Whole Foods Market amid ongoing efforts by the company to ensure its workers’ safety amid the COVID-19 crisis. - 4/9/2020
Study: Grocery spending remains high, but purchases shift
The “extreme buying” peak of the COVID-19 pandemic has fallen, but the average household grocery spend remains at elevated levels. - 4/9/2020
Walmart hires 100,000 amid surging demand
Shoppers are not just stocking up on food at Walmart.