CSA Exclusive: Walmart creates real-world training scenarios with VRWalmart is leveraging leading-edge virtual reality (VR) solutions to ensure employees are ready for the myriad challenges of customer service. Columbia Sportswear CEO: New tariffs would be ‘disaster for the American economy’Most retailers are letting their associations and lobby groups speak out against the latest round of tariffs. But not all. Francesca's swallows a ‘poison pill’ Francesca’s Holdings Corp. has gone on the defensive. Lisa Palmer is chosen to lead Regency Centers Martin “Hap” Stein will step down from his position at year’s end and continue as executive chairman of the board. Watch out Starbucks — robotic coffee ‘haus’ makes San Francisco debut Travelers and employees of San Francisco International Airport can now have their coffees prepared and served by a robotic barista. Report: Lowe’s in layoffs as it outsources maintenance jobs Lowe’s Cos. is turning to third-parties to take care of some store tasks. Grocery traffic report: Walmart rules! If you take it for granted that omnipresent Walmart Supercenters dominate the grocery world, well…you’re right. Dick’s Sporting Goods launching new private-label brand Dick’s Sporting Goods is expanding its growing portfolio of private-label brands. Commentary: Fighting costs on all fronts can buy retailers their future Retailers urgently need cost savings on a massive scale. Report: eBay sues Amazon for anticompetitive tactics The competition between eBay and Amazon is moving to the physical world – federal court. First Previous 878 879 880 881 882 Next Last