Top 10 global consumer trends for 2020People are beginning to accept that robots or other artificial intelligence (AI) can perform certain tasks traditionally done by humans. New net lease brokerage opens in ChicagoMichigan-based Farbman Group has launched FarbNet, a new Chicago brokerage focused on selling net lease assets. Google dives deeper into retail with latest acquisition Google is acquiring an Irish retail startup whose mission is “to make things better for local retailers.” Stop & Shop deploys new solution to protect stores during power outages Stop & Shop is deploying fuel cell technology that will reduce its environmental footprint while keeping stores open even during a power outage. Kronos survey finds many stores were understaffed for holiday season Only one in three stores were fully prepared in terms of holiday staffing. CVS Health to convert ‘hundreds’ of stores in 2020 to new concept CVS Health will update a significant amount of stores to its HealthHUB format in 2020. Build-A-Bear Workshop lifts forecast on strong holiday sales; adding Baby Yoda to lineup Build-A-Bear Workshop had plenty to cheer about on Tuesday. Hudson’s Bay has new president Hudson’s Bay Company has ended its global search for president of its namesake division. Fast-fashion retailer rolls out high-tech recycling bins H&M has a “smart” new way to encourage shoppers to recycle their unwanted clothing. Lululemon boosts revenue, earnings outlook for Q4 Innovative product offerings and an equally strong holiday season pushed Lululemon Athletica to raise its fourth-quarter expectations. First Previous 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 Next Last
