The Pandemic Did Not End City LifeWhen the pandemic began, many assumed that there would be a mass exodus from urban centers. Reuters: Apple ready to bargain with new unionApple reportedly plans to bargain with the first of its U.S. stores that has voted to unionize. Grocery inflation having big impact on household budgets Consumers are limiting other spending to account for rising grocery prices. High gas prices, inflation cut into consumers’ 4th of July plans Consumers plan on celebrating the 4th of July even as inflation concerns reach a new high, but they are making cutbacks. Retailers discover ‘real world’ uses for NFTs Retailers continue finding new ways to leverage NFTs. Lowe’s meets sustainability goals early Lowe's Companies Inc. reached an important greenhouse gas emissions milestone four years ahead of schedule. Survey reveals frontline worker communication issues A new survey of frontline workers indicates several key disconnects between associates and management. Unpacking the generational variance affecting retail Walk into any shopping center, restaurant, or convenience store, and you’re sure to experience some degree of inconvenience that can almost always be traced back to COVID-19. Report: McDonald’s to promote diversity among franchisees McDonald’s is reportedly revamping its franchisee selection process with an eye toward leveling the competitive field. Amazon supports store innovation with ML algorithms Amazon continues evolving its in-store shopping and payment experience using leading-edge machine learning (ML) algorithms. First Previous 554 555 556 557 558 Next Last