Customers will need to have their temperature checked to enter an Apple storeApple is starting to reopen its U.S. stores with stringent new protocols in place. Panera launches geofencing-enabled curbside service FedEx provides near-real-time view into shipments FedEx Corp. is integrating intelligent cloud services from Microsoft into its global digital and logistics network. Children’s Place sales down 38% in Q1; reopening stores in 10 states The Children’s Place is beginning to reopen its stores as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on its revenue. Analysis: J.C. Penney has ‘narrow’ path forward After a long period of decline, JC Penney has finally bowed to the inevitable and filed for bankruptcy protection. Report has Amazon in talks with J.C. Penney; bankrupt chain to close 242 stores Amazon is said to be a contender for either all or parts of J.C. Penney, according to an exclusive report by WWD. Analysis: Only bright spots in April were online, grocery In April, total retail sales plummeted by 20.9% on a year-over-year basis. Starbucks seeks rent relief for next 12 months Starbucks is asking its landlords for a break on rent as COVID-19 takes a toll on sales. New Jersey OKs non-essential construction, nonessential retail curbside pickup New Jersey is lifting some restrictions in place since the outbreak of COVID-19. ICSC: Consumers open to new safety protocols in stores Consumers in the South are twice as likely as those in the Northeast to already have or plan to visit a reopened business very soon. Kroger hires 100,000 workers with help of expedited hiring process The Kroger Co. has hired 100,000 employees during the past eight weeks, adding to the 460,000 workers the grocer had before the COVID-19 pandemic. Weis Markets applies AI to pricing A mid-Atlantic grocery retailer is ensuring the success of its pricing strategies with advanced analytics. First Previous 781 782 783 784 785 Next Last