Yaromir Steiner on the shrinking middle classRetail isn’t shrinking, it’s adapting to a dramatic shift in income distribution. Gymboree to close Crazy 8 stores and cut back namesake stores; names CEOJust 14 months after it emerged from bankruptcy, Gymboree Group announced a “strategic review” and a major downsizing of its store fleet. It also named a new chief executive. Walmart in a funding first Walmart is partnering with Colorado to empower retail workers. Walmart rolls out in-store ordering app for employees A new app enables Walmart associates to place online orders for customers — directly from store aisles. Adam Ifshin on secondary markets Advisors to retail real estate investors these days all seem to be whispering: “Invest only in A centers in A markets, don’t gamble on secondary and tertiary markets.” Walmart rolling out driverless floor scrubbers Walmart is expanding its use of AI technology to free up its store associates from a time-consuming maintenance task. What to expect in 2019 Here are a few ideas on retailers should expect in 2019 and 2020 from Michael Halula, retail-CPG sector general manager, Americas, Teradata. It’s beginning to look like a mobile Christmas More consumers kicked off their holiday shopping through mobile devices and social media. Walmart ramps up in-store holiday marketing this weekend Walmart is getting ready to throw a party for one of the most popular online video games in the world. Reuters: Gymboree eyes closing half its stores Just 14 months after it successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Gymboree Group is reportedly weighing a major downsizing. First Previous 208 209 210 211 212 Next Last
