Microsoft buys TikTok – then what?A Microsoft acquisition of TikTok’s U.S. subsidiary would hasten the short video platform’s evolution as a mainstream retail solution. Survey: Consumers stick with brick-and-mortar amid pandemic; stocking up againA new survey suggests consumers are spending less than before the pandemic, but many are visiting physical stores. Study: Retail ‘winners’ recognize need to respond to pandemic Retailers who outperform their peers are much more likely to see a wide variety of remedial steps for COVID-19 as important. J.Jill inches closer to bankruptcy as it extends forbearance — again J.Jill received more breathing room on the day that its forbearance agreements were set to expire. The Top 10 COMEBACK Retail Center Experiences: No. 10 Plaza del Lago High-end, locally owned tenants took the concept of “open air” to a new level. Readjustment: The Role of Digital Tools In Post-Lockdown Stores After months’ long shutdowns, questions abound about the best way for businesses preparing to bring back not just their own workers but customers. Kroger tests contactless payment The Kroger Co. is piloting a variety of near-field communication (NFC)-enabled payment solutions in its QFC stores. Costco’s July sales rise 14.1% Costco Wholesale Corp.’s robust e-commerce growth helped fuel strong comparable sales in July. Dick’s Sporting Goods’ store expansion includes new outlet concept, pop-ups Dick’s Sporting Goods is opening 11 new stores in August. eBay offers financing to sellers eBay is partnering with a personal loan platform to provide its U.S. sellers with access to funding. First Previous 774 775 776 777 778 Next Last