Retail bankruptcies subside, but will return with a vengeance in Q1 2021Retailers whose businesses have been devastated by the pandemic but who have enough cash on hand to remain in operation through the holidays will do so. Best Buy reports strong Q2 as online sales jump 242%; sounds cautious noteBest Buy Co. reported strong second-quarter earnings and sales, fueled by its largest online sales gain to date and better-than-expected store sales. J. Crew’s reorganization plan is approved J. Crew Group is getting a new start. BigCommerce provides checkout via Instagram A leading e-commerce platform is the latest digital retail entity to enable direct purchases via Instagram. Survey: Retailers face challenges keeping up with demand A new survey indicates retailers’ supply chain issues include aligning demand management activities with the growing popularity of e-commerce. Lidl to open 50 new stores; here are the locations Lidl US is revving up its expansion along the East Coast. Nordstrom posts Q2 loss as sales plunge 53% Nordstrom swung to a second-quarter loss amid closed stores due to the pandemic and a change in the timing of its biggest annual event. Best Buy to pilot new ship-from-store hub model Best Buy is evolving the way it uses its stores for fulfillment in response to accelerating online demand. The Vitamin Shoppe boosts online delivery capability A leading specialty health-and-wellness retailer now offers same-day delivery in partnership with Instacart. Survey: These retailers get high marks for satisfying customers during COVID-19 Several prominent national U.S. retailers received top ranking from shoppers for their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. First Previous 765 766 767 768 769 Next Last
