X/SPECS is live now — register here!There is still time to register for CSA's X/SPECS, the exclusive virtual event for retail/restaurant design, construction and facilities leaders. U.S. sales inch up in October, boosted by early holiday shopping, Prime DayRetail sales grew for the sixth month in a row in October, but the pace of growth slowed ahead of the presidential election, rising COVID-19 cases and the lack of a second stimulus. Home Depot Q3 same-store sales surge; to make permanent wage increases The Home Depot reported a strong quarter as it continues to benefit from consumers’ increased spending on home improvement projects amid the pandemic. Simon adds new omnichannel returns offering A major mall operator is now partnering with two different platforms for in-store returns of online purchases. CSA Q&A: Fabletics avoids pandemic layoffs with ‘omni-associates’ An omnichannel activewear retailer transitioned store associates to digital customer service roles during the COVID-19 shutdown. Kohl’s Q3 sales fall; reinstating dividend Kohl’s Corp. swung to a loss in its third quarter as the pandemic continues to impact sales but the retailer still managed to top its own expectations amid online growth. Claire’s to drive new store growth with location-based analytics Claire’s Stores Inc. will develop customized sales forecasting models to help make real estate decisions. Amazon shakes up pharmacy landscape with launch of online prescription service CVS Health and Walgreens are already feeling shock waves from the opening of Amazon’s new online drugstore. Walmart sales, earnings top estimates as online sales surge 79% Walmart Inc. reported another strong quarter as its e-commerce sales continued to soar amid the pandemic. Chain Store Age's virtual X/SPECS Starts Today: Register now There is still time to register for CSA's X/SPECS, the exclusive virtual event for retail/restaurant design, construction and facilities leaders. Check out Target’s rebuilt Minneapolis, Atlanta stores Target Corp. has rebuilt two stores in record time. Guitar Center to reduce debt with bankruptcy filing Guitar Center plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by the end of the year. First Previous 678 679 680 681 682 Next Last