Survey: Returns ‘worst’ part of shopping experience; items worth returning are…American shoppers are not happy with the returns process. Walmart acquires virtual optical try-on tech providerWalmart continues its augmented reality push with a significant investment. Amazon, Walmart, Levi Strauss in top tier of 50 ‘most patriotic’ brands As the 4th of July holiday approaches, an annual study ranks the brands that consumers feel best embody the value of “patriotism” in 2022. Reuters: Apple ready to bargain with new union Apple reportedly plans to bargain with the first of its U.S. stores that has voted to unionize. Pyramid obtains an extension on its loan for Destiny USA Since June began, Pyramid Management Group secured new financing for two of its centers. Batteries Plus creates new franchise management executive role Batteries Plus is tapping a franchise industry veteran to fill a new c-suite position focused on lifecycle support. Target takes aim at Prime Day with July sales event Once again, Target is getting a one-day jump on the official start of Amazon Prime Day. How will Prime Day spending compare to last year? A new survey reveals whether consumers plan to spend more or less on Prime Day than they did in 2021. Chain Store Age Names 2022 Top Women in Retail Chain Store Age honored 32 outstanding female retail executives at its 2022 Top Women in Retail awards event, which was held virtually on June 16. Consumers pull back on spending in May U.S. retail spending stalled in May as consumers dealt with continuing inflation for food and other essentials and high prices at the pump. First Previous 63 64 65 66 67 Next Last