Sales rise at convenience stores, but not at the pumpIn-store sales are up at convenience stores, but fuel sales continue to lag. Walgreens Q4 sales, earnings top Street; predicts 2021 profit growthWalgreens Boots Alliance Inc. reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and sales even as the pandemic continued to cut into its income. NRF offers training to help retail employees work safely amid pandemic The National Retail Federation launched two efforts to help frontline retail employees keep working and serve customers safely. Coresight: Total holiday sales to pass $1 trillion, but wildcards could impact final tally Total retail sales are predicted to grow about 5% this holiday season. Starbucks aims to have 30% of corporate workforce identify as a minority by 2025 Starbucks Corp. has made a commitment to diversify the makeup of its workforce. Meijer continues expansion of its small-store grocery concept Meijer has opened its third neighborhood market. Real Estate Investor Survey: Retail sector will be hurt most by COVID-19 Nine out of 10 investors and senior property company directors think real estate transaction levels will return to pre-pandemic levels in 2021. 5Qs for John Morris on the merging of retail and industrial real estate Four segments of real estate have long been distinct: office, residential, retail, and industrial. Americans’ average weekly grocery spending up 17% from pre-pandemic levels Americans are going to the grocery store less but spending more than they did before the pandemic started. Amazon gets Prime Day underway with lots of deals – and competitors The 2020 edition of Amazon Prime Day has begun and it’s expected to be the biggest yet. First Previous 175 176 177 178 179 Next Last