Placer.ai: Here’s who will benefit from Pier 1 liquidationIt’s not just the obvious suspects — namely Walmart and Target — that have the potential to benefit from the liquidation of Pier 1 Imports. Pier 1 gets OK to liquidateThe end is in sight for the 58-year-old Pier 1 Imports. Commentary: How to Optimize Physical Store Business During COVID-19 and Beyond The 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. Target’s Q1 sales surge amid strong online growth; COVID-19 costs cut into profit Target Corp. reported a 10.8% increase in first-quarter comparable sales as its digital sales steadily accelerated during the COVID-19 crisis. 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. 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? First Previous 88 89 90 91 92 Next Last
