November/December issue of CSA is now live!Retail real estate takes the spotlight in the November/December issue of Chain Store Age. Why returns fraud should be a top priority within loss preventionOrganized retail crime (ORC) is on the rise across all channels. Tech-driven mini-golf/dining concept continues expansion; to open at Natick Mall A destination that combines tech-infused mini-golf with food and drink in an upscale, high-energy environment continues to expand its U.S. footprint. FedEx to offer Amazon-like, box- and label-free online returns FedEx is taking its competition with Amazon to the area of e-commerce returns. Lids continues store expansion with two firsts Lids continues to expand with both new and existing concepts. PriceSmart CEO leaving; interim replacement named The chief executive of PriceSmart is stepping down. Consumer sentiment improves in early December Sentiment among U.S consumers turned more positive in the beginning of December as inflation concerns eased to a 15-month low. Costco to open 24 new stores; Q1 sales up 8.1% Costco Wholesale Club reported first-quarter sales and earnings that missed Street estimates as it deals with inflation and higher operating expenses. RH acquires two companies as it climbs up ‘luxury mountain;’ to remodel all stores RH (formerly known as Restoration Hardware) has made two acquisitions as part of its ongoing brand transformation and strategy to be a leader in luxury. Report: Walmart-backed fintech plans to enter buy now, pay later space A fintech startup whose investors include Walmart will reportedly begin offering a buy now, pay later (BNPL) solution as soon as 2023. Bad customer experiences cost businesses $200 billion-plus annually A poor in-store experience can have a major cost impact on a business. Walgreens raises $1 billion through share sale to help fund primary care expansion Walgreens Boots Alliance has reduced its stake in AmerisourceBergen Corp. First Previous 223 224 225 226 227 Next Last