Don’t Leave Shoppers Out in the Cold This WinterBrick-and-mortar stores have been facing significant challenges in recent years, but 2020 has introduced challenges that no one could have ever predicted. The retail brands with strong emotional connections to customers are…The retail industry ranked three overall out of 10 industries in a study of brands based on emotional connections made with customers during the pandemic. Amazon physical stores now serve as online package pickup points Industry’s New Reality: Embracing Contactless Payments, Curbside Pickup The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the retail industry, compelling businesses to innovate their models for survival. 7-Eleven expands new store format 7-Eleven has opened the fifth location of its new “evolution” store concept. Ahold Delhaize to acquire Fresh Direct Ahold Delhaize is putting money behind its promise to boost its omnichannel presence in the U.S. Oracle: Pandemic grocery shopping habits will have long shelf life Consumers have been buying groceries more during the COVID-19 crisis, and don’t plan to stop when the outbreak ends. National retail growth in October led by these cities and categories… Atlanta, Houston, and Orlando were the metropolitan areas leading the road to retail recovery in October. Dollar General ups employee bonuses amid pandemic Dollar General is increasing its bonus payouts to frontline workers as COVID-19 cases spike nationwide. Subway customers can stop for curbside pickup Subway is rolling out a contactless curbside pickup service at more than 11,000 stores nationwide. Here’s What to Expect from the Most Unusual Black Friday in History Much of what Black Friday is all about — doorbusters and crowds — is set to change in 2020. Check out Target’s rebuilt Minneapolis, Atlanta stores Target Corp. has rebuilt two stores in record time. First Previous 144 145 146 147 148 Next Last
