Amazon expanding grocery store footprintAmazon is making more inroads into physical retail. Thinking they’re undervalued, investors are snapping up REIT stocksBig real estate investment firms are actively buying securities backed by real estate, the financial underpinnings of mall owners like Simon, PREIT, Kimco, and National Retail Properties, said a report in the Wall Street Journal. Crate & Barrel to name new CEO—again The chief executive of Crate & Barrel is moving on. Survey: Online shoppers want returns reassurance As e-commerce purchases grow during the COVID-19 pandemic, so do customer concerns about online returns. Survey: Omnichannel alcohol trends likely to last beyond COVID-19 Consumers who began ordering alcohol online during the pandemic may have discovered a long-term preference. Apple to re-close 30 more stores across seven states Apple is re-closing more stores, including 15 in California, in states where COVID-19 is surging. Taubman’s 21 U.S. malls are open for business Taubman Centers has reopened doors across its global portfolio. Macy’s swings to Q1 loss; not expecting another full COVID-19 shutdown With nearly all its stores reopened, Macy’s expects a gradual recovery after posting a big loss for the first quarter when its stores went dark due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Stop & Shop enhances e-commerce capabilities to meet pandemic demand A Northeast regional grocer is bulking up its e-commerce infrastructure amid a continuing COVID-19-driven online shopping surge. Sephora enables direct purchase via Instagram A beauty giant is taking a big step in social shopping. First Previous 790 791 792 793 794 Next Last