Walmart to close stores on Thanksgiving for second consecutive yearWalmart has joined rival Target in giving its employees off on Thanksgiving Day. The May/June issue of Chain Store Age is here…The May/June issue puts a spotlight on the new best practices that have evolved since the pandemic pushed facilities management into the spotlight. Dick’s Sporting Goods Bets on Experiential Retail Dick’s Sporting Goods is running fast these days. Amazon kicks off Prime Day with early deals Prime Day doesn’t officially begin for two weeks, but Amazon isn’t waiting to begin offering early-release deals. GNC in deal with Walmart GNC is expanding its wholesale presence in a big way. Target expands in home category — again Target is expanding its home décor offerings with a new 300-piece line. Teen apparel retailer goes where the kids are – digital games Pacsun is selling clothing items via an online gaming platform that is popular with tweens and teens. Pinterest unveils shopping list feature, expands global e-commerce Pinterest is making it easier for users to save items they want to purchase and rolling out shopping features to four new countries. Online grocer Farmstead automates discount product recommendations A San Francisco-based online grocer is nationally expanding a program called “Refill & Save” that it has been testing in the San Francisco Bay area. NRF backs recommendation for ‘satellite account’ to measure retail performance Traditional statistical measurements do not accurately reflect the industry’s contribution to the economy amid the increase in online shopping and other changes. First Previous 639 640 641 642 643 Next Last