Store Expansion News: March updateRetailers big and small made headlines in March regarding store expansion and new formats. Levi’s Q1 tops Street as DTC sales surge; brand gets big call out from BeyoncéLevi Strauss & Co.’s business continues to be less reliant on its wholesale partners and more on its own operations. Staples launches battery recycling program – with a twist Staples Retail stores across the U.S. are rolling out what the company says is the first-ever at-home battery recycling program. Ocean State Job Lot upgrades transportation management A regional discount retailer is improving logistics planning and efficiency with a new transportation management system. Economy remains ‘sturdy,’ says NRF The economy should continue to do well the remainder of this year — barring any unexpected shocks. Albertsons streamlines loyalty program Albertsons Companies is making its "for U" shopper loyalty program easier to use. Sephora expands cosmetics sustainability program Sephora is increasing its efforts to reduce waste associated with beauty products. Assessing the risks — and rewards — of ‘keep it’ returns The “keep it” returns policy should be used sparingly as bad actors may take advantage. Amazon to reportedly cut cloud, store tech employees Layoffs reportedly continue at Amazon. Branch Properties acquires site for new grocery-anchored center The upcoming shopping center in Georgia is one of several centers the company has in development. First Previous 94 95 96 97 98 Next Last
