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What’s the big takeaway from Amazon’s apparent decision to open small department stores?

Target Corp. is attempting to shave time off its online delivery process by speeding up the fulfillment of e-commerce orders from stores.

Retailers are seeing an increase in returned items, with the growth of e-commerce a likely culprit.

Ross Stores reported a strong quarter that beat expectations but warned of possible risks from escalating supply chain congestion and the COVID-19 delta variant.

Amazon’s next foray into brick-and-mortar retail will reportedly center on large spaces akin to department stores.

The TJX Companies made a strong showing in the second quarter with sales and profits that best analysts’ estimates even as some of its international stores were temporarily closed due to the pandemic. 

Cargo imports at the nation’s largest retail container ports should hit another record in August as retailers shift from the back-to-school season to the peak shipping season for holiday merchandise.

Miami-based Presidente Supermarkets is expanding into Central Florida.