Corporate Governance

BJ’s limits in-store traffic to 20% of store’s total capacity
BJ’s Wholesale Club has joined other big-box retailers in limiting in-store traffic and implementing additional measures to support the health and safety of customers and employees during the current pandemic.
Amazon’s Bezos makes multi-million gift to food organization
Amazon gave an update on its latest efforts to support its hometown community and the world at large during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amazon reportedly postponing Prime Day

Amazon will reportedly delay its annual Prime Day online shopping extravaganza due to concerns over COVID-19.
Ace Hardware, Love’s Travel Stops put out ‘Help Wanted’ signs

Two more retailers that are remaining open as essential businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic are looking to hire more workers.
CSA Exclusive: Four predictions for post-pandemic retail success

The harsh lessons learned during the coronavirus (COVID-19) may be exactly what will help retailers to survive — and thrive — post-pandemic.
Commentary: Retailers must make websites fully accessible — or face ADA lawsuits

As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps America and shelter-in-place orders drag on, online shopping, once a convenience, is now a necessity.
Under Armour details big restructuring charges; to furlough employees

Citing the “acute shock” to its business resulting from COVID-19, Under Armour outlined a series of cost-cutting measures as the financial toll of the pandemic rises.
Zappos will help customers – with anything

An online footwear, apparel and accessories retailer will answer literally any question a consumer may have.
Benjamin Moore partners to help small businesses, painting contractors

Benjamin Moore has teamed up with the Painting Contractors Association to underwrite participation costs for the association’s online “Operation COVID-19 Response” educational event.
Meijer doing daily temperature checks, health screenings of. employees

Meijer joins the growing list of retailers checking the temperature of its employees to protect against the spread of COVID-19 and ensure a safe work environment.
Chico's takes a ‘poison pill’ amid COVID-19 outbreak

Chicos’s FAS Inc. is the second retailer in recent days to adopt a limited duration shareholders rights plan after disruptions due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Expert Insight: Retailers should plan for the new normal now

The last few weeks have created an unprecedented situation and rapid changes for all of us, perhaps, none more so than chain retailers.