Travel retailer WHSmith makes U.S. store debut — with Amazon techThe British-based global travel retailer WHSmith is letting people pay without having to stand in line at its first North American store. Kohl’s adding 400 in-store Sephora shops this yearThe rollout of in-store Sephora shops at Kohl’s is accelerating this year. Chipotle in big store milestone Chipotle Mexican Grill continues to expand its footprint as it increasingly focuses on digital orders and drive-thru. 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. Walmart drops mask mandate for fully vaccinated employees The 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 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 417 418 419 420 421 Next Last
