Santa to return to Macy’s stores — by reservation onlyMacy’s is restoring a holiday tradition that it canceled last year due to the pandemic. ICSC: 85% of holiday shoppers plan to spend money in physical storesA new forecast is bullish on in-store and mall shopping for the holiday season. CSA Exclusive: COVID-19 accelerates change in customer expectations A webinar from RSR Research highlighted how the pandemic has intensified an already significant period of evolution in how retailers serve customers. Walmart, other retailers take actions to help ease supply chain congestion Three of the nation’s largest goods carriers pledged to increase their efforts to address supply chain problems that are already causing some bare shelves across stores. Nordstrom adds holiday hiring incentives Nordstrom is the latest retailer to join the holiday hiring blitz. Survey: It’s not just stores — retail DCs caught up in big labor squeeze Attention on labor shortages in retail has mostly focused on in-store operations. But another area is also feeling the impact. Office return delays take big toll on Midtown Manhattan retail The delayed return to offices due to the spread of the Delta variant has been a blow to the retail recovery in Manhattan. Walmart adds new goals to sustainability effort, including 15% plastic reduction Walmart is embarking on several new initiatives across its supply chain as part of a push to become a more regenerative company. Simon malls to offer in-store flex payments Another major shopping center operator is entering a partnership with a provider of buy now, pay later flexible installment payments. Michaels’ CEO joins Macy’s board Macy’s has named two retailers with significant omnichannel and technology expertise to its board. First Previous 144 145 146 147 148 Next Last
