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. Bloomingdale’s to debut smaller-store concept Bloomingdale’s is trying on a small footprint under a slightly altered banner. 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. Dollar General makes push into health care Dollar General Corp. is looking to become a health care destination for its customers. 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. Belk names new CEO Belk names new CEO as Lisa Harper steps down. 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. BurgerFi ramps up expansion BurgerFi International is kicking its expansion into high gear after going public in December. John Lewis to build rental homes — some fully furnished with retailer’s goods John Lewis is tapping into its property portfolio to expand in the housing market. First Previous 505 506 507 508 509 Next Last