Drive to CSA’s SPECS conference, August 22-24SPECS — the retail industry’s top event for store development — will hold its 57th annual conference at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Md., just minutes from Washington, D.C., on August 22 - 24, 2021. eMarketer: E-commerce sales to make up 18.9% of total holiday retail salesThanksgiving store closures will likely push more consumers online on the holiday and set the stage for the rest of the season. Target giving another bonus to front-line employees Target Corp. is once again investing another $75 million-plus in its employees. Dollar General unveils its first store-in-store concept Dollar General Corp. is taking its pOpshef retail format in house, to its larger format DG Market stores. Consumers will return to pre-pandemic back-to-school shopping habits As COVID-19 shows signs of receding, consumers are returning to stores and starting earlier for their back-to-school shopping needs. Dollar General opens new distribution center in Kentucky Dollar General has launched its second supply chain facility in the Bluegrass State. Ross Stores opens 30 new locations So far, it has been a summer of expansion for Ross Stores. Back-to-school spending will hit all-time high The National Retail Federation expects consumers to spend record amounts for both school and college supplies as students prepare to return to in-person classrooms. Etsy, Walmart top list of 2021’s fastest-growing e-commerce retailers The top 15 U.S. retailers by e-commerce sales will account for 72.3% of total e-commerce sales in the United States this year. Target to offer tax-free weekends, goods under $10 for back-to-school Target Corp.’s back-to-school plans include a big emphasis on affordability. First Previous 140 141 142 143 144 Next Last