COVID and Retail Employment: Five issues on the near, long-term horizonRetailers have regularly pivoted their business models over the past 18 months as changing guidance from world health organizations and national and local governments continue to change the rules of operation. Exclusive Q&A: Kroger sees ‘hybrid shoppers’ as the future of e-commerceAn emerging segment of shoppers who interact with retailers across physical and digital channels requires retailers to rethink their engagement strategies. Walmart partners with Ford for autonomous vehicle delivery pilot Walmart is continuing to expand its efforts to fulfill online orders with self-driving delivery vehicles. Parachute expands into furniture, doubles down on store expansion Parachute has entered a new retail category amid continued momentum for home goods. Lululemon signs agreement for 100% renewable energy Lululemon Athletica Inc. is on track to achieve its goal of sourcing 100% renewable electricity across its direct operations in North America by 2021. Tropical Smoothie Cafe in store milestone Tropical Smoothie Cafe is moving closer to its goal. The Body Shop makes ‘open hiring’ — no background checks — permanent in stores, DCs The Body Shop North America is expanding an unusual hiring model it piloted in early 2020. Bed Bath & Beyond to hold ‘Open House’ events; debut all-star advisory panel Bed Bath & Beyond wants customers to see its transformation up close. Rite Aid to move to new ‘remote-first’ headquarters — in Philadelphia Rite Aid is moving its corporate headquarters from its longtime location in Camp Hill, Pa., to a new “enterprise headquarters” in Philadelphia’s Navy Yard district. Kroger, Instacart offer 30-minute delivery of convenience items Kroger and Instacart are opening an online convenience store with on-demand delivery. First Previous 471 472 473 474 475 Next Last
