NPD: Weekly retail spending up 7%Retail spending improved for the fourth straight week, but much uncertainty still remains as consumers buying habits continue to shift amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Wayfair Q1 sales surge but loss widensWayfair Inc.’s sales grew nearly 20% in its first quarter as Americans spruced up their homes during the COVID-19 outbreak. Survey: COVID-19 will permanently shift online shopping habits Curbside pickup is one omnichannel shopping service that will remain popular after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. Victoria's Secret/Sycamore Partners deal off; chain will be spun off L Brands intends to spin-off its Victoria's Secret business as a standalone company following the termination of its agreement to sell the business to Sycamore Partners. Albertsons, Ulta weather COVID-19 storm with cloud capabilities Several retailers are leveraging Google Cloud solutions to guarantee customer service and e-commerce performance as COVID-19 strains resources. Walgreens adds advance ordering to drive-thru pickup Walgreens is offering more items at its pharmacy drive-thrus and streamlining the shopping process. Ulta Beauty goes curbside as stores remain closed Ulta Beauty Inc. is providing online and mobile shoppers a new fulfillment option. Walmart joins digital promotion platform for groceries Walmart customers have a new option to order and obtain cash back on grocery products. J. Crew files for bankruptcy J. Crew Group has become the first major retailer to file for bankruptcy protection amid the COVID-19 crisis. Analysis: To survive, J. Crew brand needs to be reinvented Although J Crew has been making progress in reducing its losses, the company still ended its last fiscal year $78.8 million in the red. First Previous 696 697 698 699 700 Next Last
