NRF backs recommendation for ‘satellite account’ to measure retail performanceTraditional statistical measurements do not accurately reflect the industry’s contribution to the economy amid the increase in online shopping and other changes. Hibbett Sports expands footprint of its two bannersHibbett Sports has added two more stores to its portfolio. Staples social media contest thanks top teachers Staples U.S. Retail is running the third annual “Thank A Teacher” contest on Instagram and Twitter. Costco sales jump 24% in May Costco Wholesale Corp. racked up healthy sales gains in May as more consumers return to stores. Footwear giant taps Untuckit exec to head marketing Calares has named a retail vet as chief marketing officer. Five Below Q1 tops expectations; on track to open 170 to 180 stores Five Below got off to a strong start in fiscal 2021, with sales and earnings that topped analysts’ expectations. Lululemon sales jump amid rebound in store traffic; opening 45 to 55 stores Lululemon Athletica reported a strong first quarter as shoppers returned to its stores and its online business continued to grow. Facebook, Instagram ‘make it with pride’ in June Facebook and Instagram are offering LGBTQ-friendly products, events and resources in honor of Pride Month. Regional convenience chain streamlines labor and task management Maverik — Adventure’s First Stop, is replacing two disparate task and workforce management solutions with a single platform. Amazon to hire 1,000 professionals in new program to help displaced U.S. workers Amazon wants to help professionals who have been out of the workforce for at least a year restart their careers — at Amazon. Walmart unveils employee app – to give workers free Samsung phones to use it Walmart store employees will have sleek new mobile devices to go along with the chain’s new proprietary corporate app. eBay opens platform to 2 million Latin American sellers eBay is partnering with a Latin American e-commerce services hub to streamline the sale of products and services from the region. First Previous 581 582 583 584 585 Next Last
