Mastercard: U.S. retail sales up 4.6% in February; apparel continues to move onlineConsumers didn’t let inclement weather put that big of a dent in their spending during the month of February, particularly when it came to shopping online. Survey: Retailers Unlikely to Require COVID-19 Vaccines for EmployeesWith COVID-19 immunizations underway, businesses in every industry are grappling with drafting and implementing vaccination policies. Not requiring masks is a ‘mistake,’ says retail group Two of the nation’s leading retail groups are reiterating their support for mask-wearing in the wake of several states dropping their mask mandates. Seattle and Salt Lake City thrived in 2020; Las Vegas and New Haven dived Only 11 metros in the United States equaled or surpassed their average retail sales growth rates from the previous five-year period. Kroger will continue to require mask-wearing in Texas, Mississippi until… The Kroger Co. is holding firm to its nationwide mask mandate even as some states loosen their restrictions. Amazon opens 10th high-tech Amazon Fresh grocery store Amazon is continuing to expand its high-tech grocery format with a new location in California. Study: Young consumers drive social shopping trend Roughly one-third of U.S. consumers use social media to discover products to buy, but that percentage rises for shoppers under 35. Schnucks deploys new tool against in-store coupon fraud A Midwestern grocery retailer is successfully detecting counterfeit coupons at the point-of-sale with a new, free solution. Report: Facebook scam hits Market Basket customers Fraudsters are reportedly trying to obtain personal information from Market Basket shoppers via fake Facebook messages. Gelson’s Markets to be acquired by Japanese retailer Gelson’s Markets, which will celebrate its 70th anniversary this July, is being sold to a Japanese company looking to expand its fledgling U.S. footprint. The best U.S. retail loyalty programs are… A mixture of national and regional retail chains take top honors in a new ranking of the top retail loyalty programs across a wide range of verticals. Kimco and Brixmor are among the 10 Most Sustainable REITs Two prominent developers of outdoor shopping centers have made Barron’s annual list of the 10 Most Sustainable real estate investment trusts. First Previous 232 233 234 235 236 Next Last
