Target Q1 2020: By the numbers On an average day in April, Target Corp. fulfilled more items and orders than it did on last year’s Cyber Monday. Commentary: How to Optimize Physical Store Business During COVID-19 and BeyondThe economic impact COVID-19 is having on physical stores is unprecedented, as more than 250,000 locations across the U.S. have either temporarily or entirely closed since March. Pier 1 to call it quits Pier 1 Imports has decided to liquidate after being unable to find a buyer. Target extends $2-per-hour wage hike Target Corp. is extending the temporary hourly wage increase it enacted in response to the COVID-19 crisis to July 4. Target acquiring same-day delivery tech from Deliv Target Corp. is set to enhance its same-day delivery muscle in its ongoing battle to compete with Walmart and Amazon. Discounters see the biggest surge in online grocery shoppers The largest year-over-year percentage-point increases in online grocery shoppers are not occurring at traditional supermarkets. Two types of retailers who will thrive post-COVID-19 We are watching the COVID-19 pandemic throw retail into disarray, but who might come out ahead? BrandZ: Amazon retains tops spot as most valuable global brand The strong get stronger, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Kantar: Target is the retailer that consumers most likely to try in coming weeks A disappointing experience at their regular stores when COVID-19 started is causing many consumers to explore new options. Survey: Customers willing to allow more time for deliveries during COVID-19 Retailers have some leeway with delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they need to maintain communication. First Previous 87 88 89 90 91 Next Last