eCommerce

CSA Exclusive: How businesses should reimagine their ops in response to COVID-19
Chain Store Age recently spoke with David Holme, founder and CEO of Exigent Group, about how retailers can adapt — online and in store — to the changes and challenges being wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Study: Men feel safer overall than women about returning to stores
Consumers feel the safest shopping in grocery stores and drug stores — but some more than others.

Amazon plants seeds for forest restoration initiative

Amazon is making a $10 million grant to conserve, restore, and support sustainable forestry, wildlife and nature-based solutions across the Appalachian Mountains.
CNBC: Neiman Marcus very close to filing bankruptcy

Neiman Marcus Group is reportedly on the brink of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Kantar: Target is the retailer that consumers most likely to try in coming weeks

A disappointing experience at their regular stores when COVID-19 started is causing many consumers to explore new options.
Big uptick in sales of electronics, cooking items, food, other essentials

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a major surge in online shopping — even by a group that has traditionally preferred stores.
J.C. Penney in talks with lenders for bankruptcy funding, according to report

J.C. Penney is inching closing to filing for bankruptcy.
L Brands fires back at Sycamore over Victoria’s Secret; case could set precedent

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.
How to secure store operations during COVID-19 – and beyond

By implementing advanced store operations technology now, retailers will receive benefits even after the COVID-19 pandemic has passed.
Instacart to hire 250,000 new shoppers; adds new safety measures

Instacart is responding to a continuing demand surge with new hires and extra steps to increase the safety and income of its shoppers.

CSA Exclusive: How businesses should reimagine their ops in response to COVID-19

Study: Men feel safer overall than women about returning to stores

Amazon plants seeds for forest restoration initiative

CNBC: Neiman Marcus very close to filing bankruptcy

Kantar: Target is the retailer that consumers most likely to try in coming weeks

Big uptick in sales of electronics, cooking items, food, other essentials

J.C. Penney in talks with lenders for bankruptcy funding, according to report

L Brands fires back at Sycamore over Victoria’s Secret; case could set precedent

How to secure store operations during COVID-19 – and beyond

Instacart to hire 250,000 new shoppers; adds new safety measures