Starbucks, Krispy Kreme among chains giving free items to front-line respondersSeveral major chains are stepping up to offer support to healthcare workers during the COVID-19 outbreak. Expert Insight: Four long-term retail trends in post-COVID-19 worldRetailers are incredibly resilient. Despite everything that’s been thrown at the retail world (from economic turndowns to the threat of a literal apocalypse) it has the ingenuity and perseverance to rise above and emerge stronger. Rent-A-Center stores offering ‘threshold deliveries’ in response to COVID-19 Rent-A-Center is altering how it fulfills online orders and limiting in-store shoppers. Party City extends store closures, taps into credit Party City Holdco Inc. is extending the temporary shuttering of its stores. In ‘first-of-its-kind’ order, Modell’s bankruptcy suspended due to COVID-19 The novel coronavirus has had an unexpected result. Kroger ramps up hiring — for the second time; onboarding time down to 72 hours The Kroger Company is doubling down on its hiring efforts. Grocers ease on-demand delivery for seniors during pandemic Hundreds of grocery retailers across the country are partnering with DoorDash to make on-demand delivery more accessible to senior citizens nationwide. Walgreens makes it easier for customers to shop without leaving their cars Walgreens has expanded drive-thru shopping in an effort to promote social distancing amid the COVID-19 crisis. CSA Exclusive: COVID-19 impacts retailers on products, personalization, people A closer look at the recent Chain Store Age COVID-19 survey reveals some very specific areas where the pandemic is disrupting operations. Walmart shoppers can check out, pick up and get deliveries totally contact free Walmart is answering the call to socially distance by offering no contact services for in-store payment, pickup and delivery options. First Previous 1379 1380 1381 1382 1383 Next Last
