Consumer sentiment remains low as August winds downU.S. consumer sentiment remained weak in late August amid ongoing concerns over inflation and the spreading COVID-19 Delta variant. Adobe: Online inflation keeps going upEveryday staples are becoming more expensive for online purchase. Big Lots Q2 misses amid supply chain, inflation issues; upgrading 800 stores Big Lots reported sales and profit that missed expectations and provided an unexpected loss outlook for its third quarter. Walmart promotes employee well-being with high-tech services Walmart is offering associates seven ways to prioritize their self-care, including several options with a decidedly techno-centric focus. 85% of Americans want to go back to the office post-pandemic A new survey provides a glimpse of what workplace populations will be like post-pandemic First Look: Check out Bloomingdale’s new small-store concept Bloomingdale’s has opened its first-ever location under the “Bloomies” banner. Stop & Shop enabling federal benefit payments for online orders A Northeast regional grocery chain is now accepting payments via electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card for online pickup and delivery orders. Walmart vet to head finance at Walgreens Two former Walmart executives have joined Walgreens, the U.S. segment of Walgreens Boots Alliance. Shopping is delayed in NYC; only 4 out of 10 workers to return by October Major Manhattan employers surveyed this month said that just 23% of office workers have returned to the office. Gap posts highest Q2 net sales in 10-plus years Gap Inc. reported second-quarter earnings that crushed Wall Street expectations and sales that topped $4 billion, led by its Old Navy and Athleta brands. And the winners are….Chain Store Age’s Breakout Retailer Awards Chipotle Mexican Grill, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Goldfish Swim School took top honors in Chain Store Age’s annual Breakout Retailer Awards. Dollar Tree details expansion of new store initiatives; updates freight outlook Dollar Tree is going full speed ahead with two new store initiatives. First Previous 541 542 543 544 545 Next Last