First Look: Avon goes big with its first brick-and-mortar experienceThe North American branch of Avon has opened its first physical location, in the Koreatown neighborhood Los Angeles. Amazon adding 100,000 seasonal workersAmazon is creating new seasonal jobs in several locations across the U.S. and Canada, and also has promoted more than 35,000 operations employees in 2020. Walmart launches digital training initiative in India Walmart is continuing to expand its focus in India with an interactive online training program for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) there. White Castle in kitchen robot pilot White Castle is testing a new kind of kitchen worker – a robotic fry cook. Tapestry names former Abercrombie & Fitch exec as CEO Tapestry Inc.’s search for a chief executive officer has ended in house. Kroger to nearly triple its spend with diverse suppliers as part of new initiative The Kroger Co. is launching a wide-ranging diversity and inclusion plan to promote change in the workplace and the communities the grocer serves. NPD: Free shipping could be deal breaker this holiday Free shipping will be more of a sweet spot than deals for holiday shoppers this year. Chipotle opens transparency into ingredient sustainability Chipotle Mexican Grill is teaming up with Bill Nye the Science Guy to educate customers about how its meals impact the world around them. The DST: One way retail property sales have remained active during the pandemic Acquiring and disposing of shopping centers became more complicated with changes in business caused by COVID-19. Rug merchant buys Stamford Town Center for $20.15 million The high-end rug merchant Safavieh has purchased the Stamford Town Center mall in Stamford, Conn., from Taubman for $20.15 million. Dunkin’ Brands in potential blockbuster deal to sell itself Dunkin’ Brands Group confirmed it is in talks to be acquired in a move that would take it private. Gap exec joins Bed Bath & Beyond merchandising team A retail merchandising veteran has joined Bed Bath & Beyond. First Previous 688 689 690 691 692 Next Last
