Office return delays take big toll on Midtown Manhattan retailThe delayed return to offices due to the spread of the Delta variant has been a blow to the retail recovery in Manhattan. 1-800-Flowers.com unveils new corporate gifting platform1-800-Flowers.com is making it easier for business customers to send gifts to their employees, clients, customers and partners. Instacart to acquire catering software company for grocers Instacart is taking another step toward becoming a full-fledged technology platform. 7-Eleven to open its first store in India 7-Eleven is entering the second largest country in the world. Study: Increased pay alone won’t attract employees Retailers need to do more than raise pay and benefits to attract and retain employees. Amazon plans two new supply chain facilities in Indiana Amazon will open a robotics fulfillment center and a delivery station in the Hoosier State. Walmart expands reach of membership program in deal with American Express American Express is adding a new perk to holders of its premium Platinum card, which has an annual fee of $695. Last-mile Amazon deliveries blocked by New Jersey town PetSmart, Ulta, and DSW all left Deptford Crossing shopping center in Deptford Township, N.J., leaving the center just two-thirds occupied. Costco sales increase 15.8% in September Costco maintained its momentum in September. Furniture retailer Arhaus files IPO Another retailer is preparing to go public. Simon malls to offer in-store flex payments Another major shopping center operator is entering a partnership with a provider of buy now, pay later flexible installment payments. Target offers ‘buy now, pay later’ option for holidays and beyond Target is entering the rapidly-growing “buy now pay later” (BNPL) space with two new partners. First Previous 521 522 523 524 525 Next Last