NRF: Signs point to potential record sales growth in 2021 — depending on COVID-19 The pandemic remains the largest uncertainty and the biggest risk the economy faces in 2021. BJ’s more than doubles Q4 profit, launches online EBT programBJ’s Wholesale Club had a generally strong fourth quarter and is accepting federal benefit payments for online orders in select locations. Mastercard: U.S. retail sales up 4.6% in February; apparel continues to move online Consumers 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. Kroger momentum continues in Q4 The Kroger Co. reported a strong end to a strong year as Q4 digital sales soared 118%. Amazon opens its first brick-and-mortar store outside the U.S. Amazon is reportedly bringing its Amazon Go self-checkout convenience/grocery store concept to the U.K., under a new name. Hy-Vee to open in-store nail salons Hy-Vee has teamed up with The W Nail Bar to open several in-store nail salons by the end of 2021. 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. 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. Survey: Retailers Unlikely to Require COVID-19 Vaccines for Employees With 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. First Previous 272 273 274 275 276 Next Last
