COVID-19 Store Update: Temporary store closures mountWith COVID-19 continuing to spread throughout the U.S., the nation’s retail chains are working to help prevent the spread of the virus. Amazon limits shipments to its warehouses to medical supplies, household staplesSurging consumer demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic has caused Amazon to temporarily stop accepting certain products in its warehouses. Books-A-Million pulls ahead of Barnes & Noble with curbside pickup Books-A-Million is expanding its existing buy-online-pick-up in store (BOPIS) offering with a new, free curbside pick-up option. Costco buys final-mile delivery firm for $1 billion Costco Wholesale Corp. is expanding its e-commerce last-mile delivery capabilities via a big acquisition. Land’s End finds a new retail partner: Kohl’s Months after its relationship with Sears finally ended, Land’s End has entered into a partnership with Kohl’s Cos. Panic buying hits Amazon Even Amazon is having trouble keeping certain items in stock. Amazon adding 100,000 jobs to keep up with coronavirus-related demand surge Amazon is ramping up hiring to keep up with increased shopper demand in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Update on coronavirus-related store closings — and impact The nation’s major specialty retailers, many of them mall-based, are temporarily closing stores and or reducing hours in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. A&G Real Estate Partners marketing Modell’s store leases The bankrupt Modell’s Sporting Goods chain has entered its final chapter. Former Albertsons’ exec to be top marketer at Medicine Man Technologies A fast-growing provider of cannabis consulting services, nutrients, and supplies has made a key addition to its senior leadership team. First Previous 850 851 852 853 854 Next Last
