ICSC: Back-to-school shopping spend to rise; will extend into SeptemberThe average consumer expects to spend more on back-to-school items this year than in 2019, despite continued uncertainty over school openings amid COVID-19. Survey: Consumers stick with brick-and-mortar amid pandemic; stocking up againA new survey suggests consumers are spending less than before the pandemic, but many are visiting physical stores. Dick’s Sporting Goods’ store expansion includes new outlet concept, pop-ups Dick’s Sporting Goods is opening 11 new stores in August. Report: Walmart delays launch of competing service to Amazon Prime Walmart shoppers will reportedly have to wait a little longer to join the discounter’s planned subscription service. J.C. Penney lenders reportedly looking for higher bids The bids that have come in for bankrupt J.C. Penney are reportedly lacking a bit. Hy-Vee accepts SNAP payments for curbside pickup orders A regional Midwestern grocer is the latest retailer to pilot federal benefit payments for online grocery purchases. Walmart lifts curtain on parking lot drive-in movie program Walmart will begin showing drive-in movies in the parking lots of select stores on Friday, Aug. 14 – with several special features. 5Qs for Matt Soffair on how the UK’s coping with COVID-19 We had the chance to speak with Legal & General Investment Management's retail research manager, Matt Soffair, to find out how the crisis has altered the course of retail there. Walmart teases drive-in surprise A mysterious Walmart tweet suggests some type of product release will accompany its drive-in movie events in August. Report: Amazon confirms plans for Swedish site Swedish consumers may gain dedicated access to Amazon shopping services. First Previous 289 290 291 292 293 Next Last
