Store Associates at Crossroads: Skills and Strategies for an Omnichannel WorldFor many of us in retail, we have been talking about and building strategies around omnichannel for at least a decade. Report: Malls are within striking distance of 2019 traffic levelsPlacer.ai’s latest mall index indicates that traffic in enclosed shopping centers during June was only eight percentage points off June 2019. Authentic Brands, co-owner of Brooks Brothers, Forever 21 and others, to go public Authentic Brands Group, which has amassed an extensive retail portfolio by acquiring struggling brands, has filed for an initial public offering. Glossier in new funding round, targets online and physical store growth Glossier Inc. is doubling down on its direct-to-consumer model as it prepares to reenter — and expand in — brick-and-mortar retail. Bloomingdale’s to debut smaller-store concept Bloomingdale’s is trying on a small footprint under a slightly altered banner. Walmart, H&M, Ikea launch climate change initiative A group of several leading retailers, including Walmart, are joining forces to reduce carbon and limit global warming. Dollar General makes push into health care Dollar General Corp. is looking to become a health care destination for its customers. Pinstripes signs two leases at Westfield properties Pinstripes, the bowling-bocci-beer-and-bistro concept that’s signed development deals with Simon and Brookfield has struck a deal with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. Belk names new CEO Belk names new CEO as Lisa Harper steps down. Target reduces store hours in San Francisco amid 'alarming rise' in crime Target Corp. has moved up the nightly closing time of its five stores in San Francisco due to the city’s escalating retail crime. Nebraska mall credits COVID-19 for its rejuvenation In the early 19th Century, tens of thousands of pioneers passed the 800-foot-high Scotts Bluff journeying westward on the Oregon Trail. Amazon extends COVID-19 testing to customers Consumers can order virtually anything on Amazon.com – and that now includes at-home COVID-19 testing kits. First Previous 421 422 423 424 425 Next Last