Survey: Retailers are not optimizing omnichannel fulfillmentDespite the chance to significantly boost margins, fewer than one in three retailers have optimized seamless processes such as BOPIS. NRF: Holiday retail sales up 4.1%Holiday sales came in on the higher end of estimates by the National Retail Federation, but not all retail sectors shared in the good news. Starbucks to open 100 stores in underserved communities by 2025 Starbucks Corp. is expanding its commitment to operating stores in underserved urban and rural areas. Macy’s newest ‘story’ is wellness Macy’s is encouraging consumers to “feel good” in the newest version of its ever-changing, narrative-driven in-store experiential concept. Weis Markets reduces store friction with self-checkout A regional grocer is providing customers with a choice of checkout options. Sportsman's Warehouse grows store footprint Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings is expanding into a new market. Payless ShoeSource exits bankruptcy; hints at U.S. comeback Payless ShoeSource has emerged from bankruptcy protection with a plan to expand its global operations. Moody’s: Operating income of department stores in 2019 to be down about 20% Another dismal year for U.S. department stores will accelerate change in 2020. Sears legal dispute ends in $18 million settlement The current and former owner of Sears have settled a lawsuit that has been dragging on for months. Retailers welcome trade deal but want more President Donald Trump signed a partial trade agreement with China on Wednesday that marks the first step to curb the 18-month-plus trade war between the world’s largest economies. PGA Tour to ramp up store expansion PGA Tour Superstore is adding more locations to its expanding store portfolio. Report: Amazon resumes FedEx ground delivery Amazon is reportedly allowing third-party sellers to use FedEx ground delivery services once again. First Previous 856 857 858 859 860 Next Last