Convenience Stores

Lidl is putting the heat on the competition.

Especially as COVID-19 imposes limits on personal contact, brick-and-mortar retailers need to rethink their checkout processes.

Starting July 15, customers at Starbucks Corp.'s 9,000 U.S. store locations will be required to wear a mask.

Of all the changes COVID-19 has visited upon the retail industry, the catalysis of omnichannel operations might end up having the most profound and long-lasting effect. 

A Midwestern specialty grocer is the latest supermarket chain to offer same-day delivery.

Walgreens Boots Alliance reported a big third-quarter loss as its profits were hurt by plunging sales in its U.K. division and COVID-related expenses, including increases costs for store cleaning. 

Meijer is growing across the Midwest.

From pharmacy cashiers to delivery drivers to customer service reps, frontline workers are a critical link in the chain that has kept our world turning through the coronavirus pandemic.