Shifting U.S. consumer behavior in the face of COVID-19COVID-19 has forced many U.S. consumers to alter their shopping preferences. Consumers are now finding themselves shopping with what is available versus what is preferred. Deloitte: Three steps to surviving the COVID-19 recessionDeloitte recommends retailers seeking to successfully reopen stores focus on trust, the role of the store, and operating models. Report: 20,000-plus stores will close in 2020, mostly in malls A new report from Coresight Research predicts that 20,000 to 25,000 stores will close in the United States this year. Report: Amazon plans fulfillment center in Boston Amazon will reportedly redevelop a 96,000-sq.-ft. facility in Boston into a last-mile delivery hub. Amazon moves toward full COVID-19 screening in warehouses Amazon is reportedly preparing to test all fulfillment facility workers for COVID-19 every two weeks. NEST donating $70,000-plus to local charities NEST is donating to local charities and is asking its customers to select the beneficiaries. Newegg bridges gap between 3PLs and customers Newegg’s in-house fulfillment network is providing a turnkey customer service outsourcing solution. Namdar acquires Connecticut mall, its seventh this year As American malls begin a return to operations in a revised retail environment, Namdar Realty Group pursues its standard strategic mission of snapping up viable malls in B and C markets. Klarna hopes to create good vibes with new loyalty program A global payment app is offering a rewards club for users across all its partner retailers. Study: New C-suite position needed to deal with health, safety Retail and restaurant companies must take an aggressive, multifaceted approach to health and safety. First Previous 809 810 811 812 813 Next Last
