Supply Chain & Merchandising

Malls in New York can reopen on Friday if their HVAC systems…

Shopping malls in most of New York State can reopen on Friday as long as they meet certain conditions, specifically enhanced air-conditioning filtration systems.
Brooks Brothers files for bankruptcy

One of the country’s oldest and most iconic retailers is looking for a buyer.
Omnichannel headwear retailer boosts search conversion rate

Hat Club is supporting customers in searches for highly specific product styles.
Levi’s Q2 sales fall 62%; cutting 15% of corporate workforce

Levi Strauss & Co. swung to a second-quarter loss as its stores and most wholesale doors were closed for most of the period due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Report: Walmart to challenge Amazon Prime with subscription service

Walmart will reportedly introduce a new annual membership program by the end of July.
Gap in new B2B business: making masks

Gap Inc. is going national with a new business-to-business division selling face masks.
RPAI reports positive rent collection trend

Delayed April and May rent payments are starting to come in at one of the nation’s largest owners of open-air and mixed-use centers.
J.C. Penney to permanently close two stores in New York City

J.C. Penney has revealed more details about its store closing plans.

Regional grocer enters drone space