5Qs for John Morris on the merging of retail and industrial real estateFour segments of real estate have long been distinct: office, residential, retail, and industrial. Survey: Global parcel volume surpasses 100 billionOver 3,000 parcels were shipped every second in 2019 in the world’s 13 major markets. Conn’s HomePlus expanding into new market Conn’s HomePlus is taking its brand the state of Florida. Batteries Plus powers up 10 new stores Batteries Plus continues to expand its footprint. Imports set new record as retailers stock up early for holidays Imports reached an all-time high in August as sales began to recover from the pandemic and retailers replenished inventories and stocked up early for the holiday season. Meijer turns stores into beacons for electric vehicle drivers A Midwestern discount retailer is providing a new service for owners of electric vehicles. Sam’s Club shipping from stores, hiring in supply chain for holidays Sam’s Club’s holiday plans include having store associates fulfill online orders and adding 2,000 full-time employees. Dick’s Sporting Goods ups holiday hiring to keep up with online demand Dick’s Sporting Goods is expecting a busy online holiday season. Leslie’s files for IPO Leslie’s is looking to enter the public arena. Costco posts strong monthly sales — again Costco Wholesale Corp.’s pandemic sales surge continued in September amid skyrocketing e-commerce growth. First Previous 114 115 116 117 118 Next Last
