eCommerce

IRI: Product demand peaks but remains higher than last year amid COVID-19
Overall product demand during the week ended April 12 has leveled from the mid-March panic shopping peak that accompanied the COVID-19 outbreak, but remains up 13% compared to the prior-year period.
Texas malls open for curbside pick-up
Texas Governor Greg Abbot allowed malls and shopping centers to sell online and deliver purchases curbside beginning last Friday, and several jumped at the chance.

J.C. Penney revamps e-commerce site

A struggling department store retailer is trying to make its online shopping experience more enticing.
Report: Amazon brings social distancing to third-party vetting

Retailers who want to sell via Amazon Marketplace must reportedly participate in a video conference.
Retailers lay out phased-out approach to reopening stores

Increased sanitization measures and social distancing protocols for customers and employees play key roles in a plan for re-opening stores.
L Brands fires back at Sycamore over Victoria’s Secret; case could set precedent

The owner of Victoria’s Secret accused Sycamore Partners of “buyer’s remorse” in trying to back out of a deal to buy a majority stake in the struggling lingerie retailer.
Peet’s brings the morning jolt to your door

Peet’s Coffee is introducing delivery in select locations.
Survey: Customers willing to allow more time for deliveries during COVID-19

Retailers have some leeway with delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they need to maintain communication.
CSA Exclusive: How businesses should reimagine their ops in response to COVID-19

Chain Store Age recently spoke with David Holme, founder and CEO of Exigent Group, about how retailers can adapt — online and in store — to the changes and challenges being wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bed Bath & Beyond converts 25% of its stores into regional fulfillment centers

Bed Bath & Beyond has made a quick pivot to meet surging online demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

IRI: Product demand peaks but remains higher than last year amid COVID-19

Texas malls open for curbside pick-up

J.C. Penney revamps e-commerce site

Report: Amazon brings social distancing to third-party vetting

Retailers lay out phased-out approach to reopening stores

L Brands fires back at Sycamore over Victoria’s Secret; case could set precedent

Peet’s brings the morning jolt to your door

Survey: Customers willing to allow more time for deliveries during COVID-19

CSA Exclusive: How businesses should reimagine their ops in response to COVID-19

Bed Bath & Beyond converts 25% of its stores into regional fulfillment centers