Walmart drops mask mandate for fully vaccinated employeesThe nation’s largest private employer is making some changes to its COVID-19 related policies. Brick-and-mortar helps drive strong global retail spend in 2021Physical retail made a strong comeback in 2021. 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. Walgreens expands electric vehicle charging with promotional twist A retail pioneer in providing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its stores is adding new stalls across the U.S., and gaining a new promotional tool in the process. 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. Urban Outfitters names new president; posts record Q4 sales Urban Outfitters ended the year with record sales and a new leader for its namesake brand. Under Armour rebound continues; shifting fiscal year Under Armour’s turnaround maintained momentum quarter as the activewear brand reported fourth-quarter sales and earnings that beat estimates. Shoppers’ Desires Compete with Shoppers’ Anxieties If any sector is built to handle hurdles, it’s retail. Network of Executive Women is now…NextUp After 20 years, the Network of Executive Women has changed its name to NextUp. Consumer sentiment falls sharply Inflation is taking a big toll on the mood of the nation’s consumers. First Previous 417 418 419 420 421 Next Last