Amazon goes on offense against controversial products, contentAmazon is using a combination of automated and manual review of products and content on its site to flag and remove offensive items. Francesca’s new owner to keep some stores openFrancesca’s has won court approval to sell itself to an affiliate of TerraMar Capital and Tiger Capital. Next-gen Kroger fulfillment center will rise in Phoenix The Kroger Co. is following through on a pledge to build a leading-edge automated warehouse facility in the Southwest region. Facilities Management: New Best Practices Long before COVID-19 was even a part of our vocabularies, retail stores have strived to keep their locations clean, safe and visually pleasing. Godiva to close or sell all its stores in North America Godiva is planning to exit the brick-and-mortar retail business. Amazon plans five supply chain facilities in Quebec Amazon is making a major investment in its Canadian fulfillment infrastructure. Mattress Firm renews omnichannel financing program Customers at the nation’s largest specialty mattress retailer will continue to have access to digital financing tools from Synchrony. Best Buy commits $44 million to expand college, career opportunities Best Buy is expanding upon its efforts to support black, indigenous and people color (BIPOC) students. Instacart to lay off more than 1,800 as part of curbside changes Instacart is introducing two new models for its Instacart Pickup curbside service, and will eliminate close to 2,000 in-store shopper positions as a result. Zappos becomes exclusive UFC wholesaler in U.S. Zappos.com will create officially licensed fan gear and lifestyle apparel for UFC. Athleta expands assortment of extended sizing A specialty apparel retailer is making 70% of its spring 2021 collection available in extended sizes. Major retailers continue push for COVID-19 vaccination Amazon, Walmart, and Walgreens are all taking an active role in administering the COVID-19 vaccine. First Previous 648 649 650 651 652 Next Last
