Mastercard SpendingPulse: Retail sales off to solid start in JanuaryThe new year kicked off with gains across nearly all retail sectors. Work begins on Ikea-anchored ‘meeting place’ in downtown San FranciscoIngka Centres’ long-brewing plan to plant smaller Ikea stores in downtowns across the globe has gotten underway in San Francisco. Aldi to open 150 stores and new DC Aldi is targeting the Gulf Coast as its aggressive expansion continues. SpartanNash expands mobile food waste reduction pilot A grocery retailer/distributor is adding more stores to an app-based effort to promote sales of soon-to-expire food items. Colliers: Store openings on pace to surpass closures; vacancy rates down Houston ranked as the top metro area for retail space (by square feet) under construction (as of the start of 2021). Walmart unveils new, upgraded store design Walmart is looking to put the “wow” in its stores. Kroger brings fast delivery facility to Kentucky The Kroger Co. is extending its flexible, vertically integrated Kroger Delivery network to the Louisville market. 5Qs for Aaron Wu on retail real estate’s recovery Retail real estate is hot, and we found one of the people warming up the market. Walmart-backed fintech start-up acquires two firms — and new name Walmart is continuing to establish itself as a major player in the financial technology space. Tik-Tok ranks as world’s fastest-growing brand, Apple as most valuable A new report ranks the world’s 10 most valuable brands — and its fastest-growing ones. First Previous 173 174 175 176 177 Next Last
