Michaels’ exec joins leadership team at Bed Bath & BeyondBed Bath & Beyond has made a critical hire on its road to becoming a digital-first operation. Westfield introduces SafeGuard hygiene certification at mallsOne of the most troubling issues mall owners and operators are attempting to get a handle on as they prepare for the holiday season is convincing shoppers that their properties are safe. New furniture store concept to debut Loves Furniture & Mattresses has announced its first locations. Amazon, Home Depot, Nike, Trader Joe’s, eBay tops in customer loyalty Despite a record number of retail bankruptcies, the retail category leads an annual ranking of the brands that customers are most loyal to. Harrods opens freestanding beauty store concept London’s famed Harrods department store is branching out even as other retailers shrink their footprints. Saks launches voting initiatives, complete with in-store registration Saks Fifth Avenue is doing its part to get out the vote. Cash Back Day comes back – with an extra day RetailMeNot is presenting its second annual Cash Back national retail holiday, and expects more than 300 retailers to join the celebration. Brookfield Properties’ retail division reportedly cutting 20% of workforce Brookfield Properties is feeling the pain as the COVID-19 pandemic takes a toll on shopping center business and new leasing activity. Walmart expands fashion focus with new private label clothing line Walmart has made another move to boost its fashion credibility and expand its portfolio of exclusive brands. JLL forms retail-industrial task force to address last-mile fulfillment With e-commerce sales surging past 20% during the pandemic, shopping center operators have had serious discussions about turning their empty department store anchors into last-mile distribution centers. First Previous 205 206 207 208 209 Next Last