JLL: Demand for grocery-anchored centers highest in two decadesInvestors have been highly active in acquiring grocery-anchored centers this year, and operating companies with huge portfolios of the properties. Amazon invests in two sustainable technology companiesThe Amazon Climate Pledge Fund is backing a greenhouse agriculture provider and an emissions-free power system. Report: More Starbucks workers file for union elections Starbucks baristas at two additional locations are looking to unionize. Nike expands ‘metaverse’ presence with virtual platform acquisition Nike Inc. is planting an early flag on the virtual territory of the still-evolving ‘metaverse’ with a new purchase. Walmart invests in Indian agriculture platform to support Flipkart Walmart is continuing to invest in Indian digital commerce technology, with an eye toward bolstering its Flipkart subsidiary’s fresh produce supply chain. Travel retailer lets customers pay by palm via Amazon technology Hudson, a Dufry company, is achieving a first in the travel industry. Seasonal hiring in retail lowest in five years; warehousing hires also down Retailers are having a hard time filling seasonal jobs even after offering sign-on bonuses and other incentives. Lowe’s donates $1 million to tornado relief, recovery; employees mobilize Lowe’s has mobilized its resources in the wake of tornados that cut through Kentucky and the nation’s heartland. Survey: Online resale goes mainstream, extends to large items The online resale market is growing rapidly, and beyond traditional clothing and accessories. EnsembleIQ promotes Derek Estey to VP, operations Derek Estey has been promoted to executive VP of operations for EnsembleIQ, the parent company of Chain Store Age. First Previous 586 587 588 589 590 Next Last
