Retail

BrandZ: Amazon retains tops spot as most valuable global brand

The strong get stronger, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Newmark execs take pay cuts

As stores remain closed and rents go unpaid, top executives at the real estate companies that run malls and shopping centers continue to take pay cuts.
Starbucks details plan to reopen 90% of U.S. stores by June 1 — with big changes

There are some major changes afoot — temporarily — as Starbucks Corp. ramps up to open its U.S. stores, which have been closed amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Survey: 80% of retailers report increase in online traffic

Online retailers report significant growth in traffic since the start of COVID-19.
Analysis: Amazon dominated web traffic in March

Consumers turned to a familiar e-commerce site as the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe.
Shoptalk postponed until September; also holding virtual events

Shoptalk, one of the retail industry’s biggest annual events, is among the many shows that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 data tool becomes available to help retailers assess store locations

A software company has created a free tool to help retailers assess their store locations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Five Below reopened 100-plus locations this week

Five Below has started reopening its stores, with more to come.

Amazon Q1 sales up 26%; to spend entire Q2 operating profit on COVID-expenses