Consumer Affairs & Relations

The Top 10 COMEBACK Retail Center Experiences: No. 3 Halcyon
Where malls of the ‘80s sought Macy’s and Dillard’s as anchors for their tenants, RocaPoint Partners and The Georgetown Company went in an entirely different direction at this mixed-use center that opened in 2019.
Under Armour discloses possible SEC action
Under Armour has been officially notified of a preliminary recommendation for the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) to file an enforcement action.

Retailers back proposed INFORM Consumers Act targeting organized crime

Legislation has been introduced that targets organized retail crime and would shed light on certain sellers by requiring online retailers to verify high-volume sellers.
McDonald’s adding protective panels to front, back of house; to require masks

McDonald’s Corp. is taking additional steps to ensure customer and employee safety amid the continuing pandemic.
Dunkin’ Brands doubles down on digital with new strategy team

Dunkin’ is beefing up its digital capabilities with a new position and promotions.
Simon, Authentic Brands team up with offer for Brooks Brothers

The nation’s biggest mall owner is once again partnering to help save a struggling retailer.
Dollar General goes virtual with effort to increase supplier diversity

Dollar General Corp. is partnering to hold a virtual supplier diversity summit.
Four in 10 consumers currently boycotting a company

Pandemic and politics are causing a big spike in company boycotts.
Health, safety protocols remain most important factor for returning to a store

Stores that don’t adhere to responsible safety precautions are at a real risk of losing customers.
Survey: Only 7% of shoppers trust retailers to keep them safe from the virus

Nearly half (46%) of U.K. shoppers think that COVID-19-influenced safety measures put in place by supermarkets and retail stores have been inadequate and poorly managed.
Retail CEOs in op-ed: All governors should require masks in stores
Legislation would give retailers COVID-19-related tax credit

Consumer Affairs & Relations

The Top 10 COMEBACK Retail Center Experiences: No. 3 Halcyon

Under Armour discloses possible SEC action

Retailers back proposed INFORM Consumers Act targeting organized crime

McDonald’s adding protective panels to front, back of house; to require masks

Dunkin’ Brands doubles down on digital with new strategy team

Simon, Authentic Brands team up with offer for Brooks Brothers

Dollar General goes virtual with effort to increase supplier diversity

Four in 10 consumers currently boycotting a company

Health, safety protocols remain most important factor for returning to a store

Survey: Only 7% of shoppers trust retailers to keep them safe from the virus

Retail CEOs in op-ed: All governors should require masks in stores

Legislation would give retailers COVID-19-related tax credit