CSA Q&A: Fabletics avoids pandemic layoffs with ‘omni-associates’An omnichannel activewear retailer transitioned store associates to digital customer service roles during the COVID-19 shutdown. Amazon pilots paid virtual shopping service as part of Black Friday promoAmazon is including a discount on a paid interactive experience called “Amazon Explore” as part of its Black Friday promotion, which starts Friday, Nov. 20. Amazon Fresh footprint grows in California Amazon now operates three stores in its Amazon Fresh high-tech grocery format, all in the Golden State. Justice sold at auction for $90 million Justice has found a new home. Bebe Stores buys home furnishings retailer Bebe Stores is diversifying. Alibaba’s Singles Day event breaks records with $74 billion in sales The 12th annual Alibaba Singles Day event was the longest — 11 days —and highest-grossing edition of the e-commerce sales bonanza yet. Stalking horse bid signed for Stein Mart’s intellectual property assets Stein Mart has a bidder. Herman Miller unveils new store concept Herman Miller has opened a new retail format dedicated to high-performance “task” chairs and other products that support the home office and small business worker. Online delivery platform Gopuff breaks new ground by purchasing retailer BevMo! An online delivery startup is purchasing a 161-store specialty beverage retailer. Retail 2021: Key Actions to Survive and Thrive It’s clear that 2020 has been one of the most challenging years that the retail industry has ever faced. First Previous 159 160 161 162 163 Next Last