Education

The average consumer expects to spend more on back-to-school items this year than in 2019, despite continued uncertainty over school openings amid COVID-19. 

Chain Store Age’s SPECS 2020 will take place August 4-6 on a platform offering all the signature hallmarks of SPECS — in a completely virtual environment.

Target is partnering with Minneapolis-based vocational training school Summit Academy OIC in an effort to advance racial equity in IT employment.

Best Buy is creating one-stop online resources for students and parents preparing for a return to remote learning. 

Lowe’s Companies Inc. is providing an additional $100 million in pandemic bonuses to assist associates with unforeseen expenses and hardships.

Meijer is not letting COVID-19 social distancing guidance stop its annual summer internship program.

Amazon is expanding its use of robotics supply chain technology in the Volunteer State.

Amazon has delivered more than 6 million meals with 7.4 million pounds of food since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.