Survey: Customers are amenable to augmented realityAugmented reality may be a leading-edge technology, but consumers appear comfortable in using it when they shop. 5Qs for Mark Toro on the lure of mixed-use town centersIn 2014, North American Properties opened Avalon in Alpharetta, Ga. Since then, the retail scene northwest of Atlanta has not been the same. Andrea Olshan steps down as CEO of Olshan Properties After 17 years of working with and leading her family’s company, Andrea Olshan is stepping down as CEO of Olshan Properties. Food Lion accepts online SNAP payments for Instacart orders A regional grocer is the latest retailer to accept federal benefit payments for eligible online orders. Resale is not just for people — Poshmark expands into pets category Consumers can now buy and sell secondhand items such as toys, cages, beds and feeders for their dogs, cats, birds and other pets on Postmark. Amazon continues rolling out high-tech grocery format in Illinois Amazon is opening its third Amazon Fresh grocery store in the state of Illinois. Tractor Supply, Shipt, Petco, Eyemart Express offer vaccine stipends to employees The list of companies offering their employees incentives to receive the COVID-19 vaccine grows longer every day. Shopify continues social expansion with Facebook payment integration A major e-commerce platform is facilitating payments for its retailers on Facebook and Instagram. Retail sales to rise 8.1% in 2021, according to CGP forecast Retail sales in 2021 will increase to a record $4.26 trillion, up 8.1% year-over-year, which is the highest this century. Dick’s Sporting Goods opening five stores in February Dick’s Sporting Goods is expanding its warehouse store format. First Previous 683 684 685 686 687 Next Last
