Streets of St. Charles continues to expand dining optionsMany economists predict the advent of COVID-19 vaccines will have caged-up masses busting out of their houses and packing social centers come spring. Guitar Center’s restructuring plan gets court OKGuitar Center Inc. is close to emerging from bankruptcy. Retail sales dip in November as consumers pulled back Consumers held back on spending in November as virus rates spiked, states imposed retail restrictions and congressional stimulus discussions were gridlocked. NRF: Organized retail crime losses increase 60% in past five years Organized retail crime is continuing to rise, both in terms of the cases and related losses. Retail imports remain strong with 2020 set to tie as busiest year on record Retailers are still stocking up on goods, with November imports up 22.4% year-over-year. Foot Locker takes poison pill Foot Locker Inc. has adopted a short-term shareholder rights plan after a private equity firm controlled by a Czech billionaire upped his stake. The New York Seaport’s re-built Tin Building will be an e-commerce platform Webinar Alert: Solutions for Touchless, Hygienic Restrooms The coronavirus is driving major change across retail stores and putting a new spotlight on restroom hygiene. NRF: Average holiday weekend spend down about $50 Fewer consumers went shopping during the five-day period from Black Friday to Cyber Monday and those that did spent less. The digital edition of Chain Store Age’s November/December issue is now live! Find out what 2021 has in store for retail in the November/December issue of Chain Store Age. First Previous 108 109 110 111 112 Next Last