COVID-19 Meltdown: Five Actions to Help Sustain Brick-and-Mortar RetailThis isn’t the endgame for physical retail. ICSC: Back-to-school shopping spend to rise; will extend into SeptemberThe 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. Best Buy makes it personal with Google Cloud A consumer electronics giant will leverage Google Cloud infrastructure and analytics services to support more personalized shopping experiences. Best Buy launches online hubs for virtual learners and their parents Best Buy is creating one-stop online resources for students and parents preparing for a return to remote learning. These states are having tax holidays in August According to RetailMeNot, 15 states are suspending sales tax during special events in August. The holidays are coming early – is your enterprise ready? COVID-19 is reshaping the 2020 holiday shopping season, and retailers need to prepare with technology. Best Buy to close stores on Thanksgiving, jump-start holidays Holiday deals will start early at Best Buy this year, but customers won’t have access to them in stores on Thanksgiving Day. Kate Spade Outlet debuts in Philly Kate Spade Outlet’s first Philadelphia store opened this week at PREIT and Macerich’s new Fashion District on Market Street. Analysis: The Great Reset — Retailers Look to Rebound, Recoup Year-to-Date Losses In a time defined by uncertainty, one thing is clear for retailers: How they recover from any COVID-induced slump will hinge on what they do in the remaining days of July and August. Best Buy reports strong sales; raising starting wage Best Buy Co. is on a roll, with its total second-quarter sales to date up over last year despite the disruption caused by the pandemic. First Previous 110 111 112 113 114 Next Last