Report: Amazon may have violated safety regulationsA letter from the New York attorney general reportedly says Amazon’s response to COVID-19 in its New York facilities may not meet some legal standards. Chico’s is first national apparel retailer to set reopening dateChico’s FAS will begin a three-part store reopening plan on May 4. But it won’t be business as usual. Mall stocks rise on first day of trading this week The stocks of leading REITs including PREIT, Macerich, Tanger, and Simon all rose when the market opened on Monday. How could that be? CVS ramping up COVID-19 testing to 1,000 sites; Walgreens also expanding sites CVS Health is planning a dramatic expansion of COVID-19 testing in about a month’s time. And it’s not the only company doing so. Havertys reopening its stores; slashes headcount Havertys is planning to resume operations within a week and reduce its workforce. J.C. Penney revamps e-commerce site A struggling department store retailer is trying to make its online shopping experience more enticing. States looking to reopen for business include… A number of states have announced reopening plans that allow for non-essential businesses to get back to work. Kroger requires workers to wear masks; to pilot COVID-19 testing for employees The Kroger Co. continues to add new measures to protect its customers and employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Giant Food offers virtual nutrition services A regional grocer is offering free online classes and consultations for customers seeking nutritional guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starbucks targets China for technology investments A coffee giant plans to substantially increase its investment in retail technology in its second-largest growth market. Report: Amazon brings social distancing to third-party vetting Retailers who want to sell via Amazon Marketplace must reportedly participate in a video conference. Big Lots’ April comp sales positive; doing employee health screenings via app Big Lots Inc. said it continues to exceed its sales expectations as its stores remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. First Previous 793 794 795 796 797 Next Last
