New app boosts local retail in BostonThe city of Boston is introducing B-Local, a mobile program that awards points to consumers who shop with local retailers. Ulta Beauty, Walmart directors join Camping World leadership teamCamping World Holdings has expanded its leadership team with two strategic hires. Placer.ai: Nike, Dick’s Sporting Goods chart new paths in 2021 Athletic apparel retailers Nike and Dick’s Sporting Goods are flipping to a new page of their playbooks. Whole Foods adopts next-gen refrigerant to lower carbon footprint, save energy Whole Foods Market is switching to an alternative refrigerant with a lower global-warming potential. CSA Q&A: Charming Charlie founder predicts future of retail Charlie Chanaratsopon sees growing e-commerce, multi-use malls, and online marketplaces as critical elements of retail’s “new normal.” Amazon takes lead in purchasing global renewable energy Amazon is launching nine new utility-scale wind and solar energy projects in the U.S., Canada, Spain, Sweden, and the U.K. J. Crew launches ambitious sustainability program J.Crew Group is integrating sustainability across its supply chain. Lord & Taylor is back in business Lord & Taylor has been revived under its new owners. More shakeups at GameStop: CEO to leave GameStop has begun the search for a new chief executive. EdApp offers free virtual summit April 29 Speakers including an NBA superstar and a C-level Netflix executive will present at an upcoming free online event from digital training platform EdApp. Retail's worst kept secret - its growing returns problem In 2020, U.S. retail returns totaled $428 billion. That's 10.6% of total retail trade. Amazon Prime membership at 200 million Membership in Amazon’s Prime service continues to soar. First Previous 609 610 611 612 613 Next Last