eCommerce

The nation’s largest bridal retailer is providing online style assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, with an eye toward reopening its shuttered stores.

Consumers stuck in their homes due to COVID-19 are focusing on comfort and personal accessories. 

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 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 is inching closing to filing for bankruptcy.

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 Coffee is introducing delivery in select locations.

Retailers have some leeway with delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they need to maintain communication.