Expert Insight: How tech can help off-price return from COVID-19 As we’ve entered month four of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s safe to say that the retail industry has undergone a series of dramatic changes before our eyes. Dick’s extends premium pay, will close stores ThanksgivingDick’s Sporting Goods will now provide a temporary pay boost through December and is the third major retailer to announce a Thanksgiving store closure. Dick’s to open first discount concept at CBL mall CBL Properties told Chain Store Age it had nothing to add to a report from Bloomberg last week that it was preparing a bankruptcy filing, but it did have a new store concept to add. Simon, Authentic Brands team up with offer for Brooks Brothers The nation’s biggest mall owner is once again partnering to help save a struggling retailer. Dollar General goes virtual with effort to increase supplier diversity Dollar General Corp. is partnering to hold a virtual supplier diversity summit. Dollar Tree to hold career fair — virtually Dollar Tree and its Family Dollar unit are holding a virtual career fair to fill some 1,300 positions in its growing distribution center network. Aldi opening 70 more stores this year Discount grocer Aldi is embarking on the next wave of its coast-to-coast expansion. Dollar Tree names new CEO There’s been a changing of the guard at Dollar Tree. Big Lots taps Walmart exec for key role; cites strong comp sales Big Lots is getting a new chief merchant. Customer Growth Partners: Back-to-school spending to rise 3.7%, driven by online First Previous 164 165 166 167 168 Next Last