Retail

Survey: Grocery shoppers seek leading-edge solutions

Mobile self-checkout is just one of the technologies a majority of grocery store customers would like to use.
COVID-19 Store Update: J.C. Penney, Gap Inc., Genesco shutter

More retailers are joining the growing list of companies that are temporarily closing their stores to help stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Nation’s biggest mall operator shuts off lights for a while

Simon’s domestic properties are dark in the U.S. until the end of March.
Rebag takes Infinity rental program beyond existing time limit

A digitally native designer handbag reseller is offering longer and shorter trial periods for its tryout/rental service.
5Qs for Stephen Congel on hard times

Being a developer who’s ever bullish on the stature of retail real estate, we decided to ask Stephen Congel about aggressive adherence to the physical marketplace.
Kroger has 10,000 job openings in wake of increased demand

The Kroger Co. has upped its hiring to keep up with increased consumer demand in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Yum! Brands completed $375 million acquisition

Yum! Brands has added another banner to its portfolio of restaurant brands.
7-Eleven adds contactless pay delivery option; details enhanced cleaning, safety measures

7-Eleven has added a new payment option to customers concerned about contact amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Placer.ai: Supermarkets see ‘enormous’ year-over-year store traffic jump