Analysis: Dick’s likely to face increased competition post-pandemicWith most of its stores closed at some point during the first quarter, Dick’s Sporting Goods' net sales plummeted by 30.6%. Merchants report big decline in debit/credit card volume amid COVID-19One-quarter of all merchants experienced a drop of more than 56% in April card volume as compared to February, according to data released by The Strawhecker Group. Dick’s swings to loss but online surges; sees improving Q2 conditions Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. swung to a first-quarter loss as closed stores took a big toll on sales. Analysis: E-commerce can’t replace the Build-A-Bear Workshop experience Build-A-Bear ended its last fiscal year on a strong note, with improved revenue and a solid balance sheet that was unencumbered with debt. Survey: The in-store COVID-19 services/safety measures consumers expect are… Shoppers want retailers to offer clean stores and delivery perks in response to COVID-19. Alibaba adds services to attract small businesses China's Alibaba Group is unveiling new solutions — including programming virtual trade shows — aimed at getting small-to-mid-sized U.S. businesses to buy and sell products on its e-commerce platform. Amazon offers backup family care benefit until October An e-tail giant is subsidizing the cost of emergency child and adult care for all of its U.S. employees. Survey reveals how online grocers can compete with Amazon Grocery shoppers are visiting Amazon more during the COVID-19 pandemic, but will respond to certain e-commerce features. Party City plans debt swap Party City Holdco Inc. is hoping to erase about half of its debt. ‘Uncertainty abounds’ about economic recovery, says NRF chief economist The reopening of businesses shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant step forward. First Previous 684 685 686 687 688 Next Last