Retail

Amazon doing temperature checks, providing face masks; up to 80,000-plus new hires
Amazon outlined additional steps to protect its fulfillment center and delivery employees during the COVID-19 outbreak after coming under some criticism that it was not doing enough.
Walmart reportedly puts efforts to sell Asda on hold
Walmart’s ongoing efforts to sell a majority stake in its U.K. supermarket chain ASDA may have been put on the back burner for the time being.

Pilot and Flying J locations remain open as essential retail

For professional drivers and others working to support their communities during COVID-19, there is little doubt that the locations operated by Pilot Company are considered essential retail.
Shopify helps retailers socially distance

A leading digital commerce platform is running several initiatives aimed at helping retailers adapt to new shopping protocols in the wake of COVID-19.
Kimco puts $800 million cash on its balance sheet to ride out the pandemic

One of North America’s largest publicly traded owners and operators of grocery-anchored centers and mixed-use assets has girded itself against coronavirus by obtaining a $375 million unsecured term loan.
NYC leasing agent: 40% of shutdown businesses won’t re-open

One retail leasing agent in New York foresees bleak consequences in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, with retail vacancy rates hitting 50%.
Target to limit store traffic

Target Corp. is rolling out additional social distancing and safety measures in its stores.
Lowe’s new safety measures include employee app to monitor foot traffic

Lowe’s Companies is doubling down on its in-store social distancing measures during the COVID-19 crisis.
Walgreens’ March same-store sales skyrocket — then fall — on heels of strong Q2

Walgreens Boots Alliance provided an early look at the impact of COVID-19 on the drugstore industry during its second-quarter earnings call with analysts.
Ulta Beauty to rein in new store openings, remodels; gives DC workers pay bump

Ulta Beauty still plans to open new stores this year, but not as many as previously planned.

Amazon doing temperature checks, providing face masks; up to 80,000-plus new hires

Walmart reportedly puts efforts to sell Asda on hold

Pilot and Flying J locations remain open as essential retail

Shopify helps retailers socially distance

Kimco puts $800 million cash on its balance sheet to ride out the pandemic

NYC leasing agent: 40% of shutdown businesses won’t re-open

Target to limit store traffic

Lowe’s new safety measures include employee app to monitor foot traffic

Walgreens’ March same-store sales skyrocket — then fall — on heels of strong Q2

Ulta Beauty to rein in new store openings, remodels; gives DC workers pay bump