Designer Brands investing in first Black-owned U.S. footwear factoryDesigner Brands has entered into a partnership to create entrepreneurial opportunities for underrepresented shoe designers. ACSI: Customer satisfaction decline continues — here’s a big reasonOverall customer satisfaction in the United States is at a troublesome low. Chipotle in big store milestone Chipotle Mexican Grill continues to expand its footprint as it increasingly focuses on digital orders and drive-thru. Saks expands influencer marketing to TikTok Saks is launching its first-ever promotional content series on TikTok. Kohl’s adding 400 in-store Sephora shops this year The rollout of in-store Sephora shops at Kohl’s is accelerating this year. Rick Caruso enters Los Angeles mayoral race The major player in elegant shopping centers in Southern California now wants to be the mayor of Los Angeles. Brick-and-mortar helps drive strong global retail spend in 2021 Physical retail made a strong comeback in 2021. Consumer sentiment falls sharply Inflation is taking a big toll on the mood of the nation’s consumers. Amazon partners with University of Washington for new science hub Amazon is expanding its focus on robotics innovation. Visa: Omicron’s impact on consumer spending modest in January The COVID-19 omicron variant had less of an impact on U.S. spending than earlier stages of the pandemic. First Previous 265 266 267 268 269 Next Last