Charming Charlie plots coast-to-coast store expansionA revived Charming Charlie is ramping up store expansion. Ashley HomeStore extends consumer financing programThe number one selling U.S. home furnishings retailer is continuing to offer online and in-store consumer financing. 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. More than 60 Disney Store locations to close in North America Disney plans to “significantly” reduce the global footprint of Disney Store as it focuses more on e-commerce. Joann sets terms for IPO Joann is leveraging the surge in arts-and-crafts amid the pandemic to go public. Sephora keeps top spot for personal experience A familiar name is ranked number one in the fourth annual Retail Personalization Index. Best Buy targets older adults with mobile health offering Best Buy is providing a full array of health and safety services via Apple Watch. 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. Bed Bath & Beyond to launch six private brands in first half of 2021 Bed Bath & Beyond is moving ahead with its big push into store brands, a critical part of the chain’s turnaround strategy. First Previous 871 872 873 874 875 Next Last