Retail’s Reinvention: Resetting Store Strategies to Drive Future GrowthDuring the pandemic, retailers started to wonder what kind of role the physical store still had to play. Tractor Supply Q1 sales rise 9%; to open 80 stores in 2023Tractor Supply Company reported an increase in first-quarter sales and confirmed its yearly outlook amid continued share gains. Instacart provides new savings tools; expands ad tracking with Roku Instacart is trying to help customers beat inflation while providing CPG advertisers streaming TV audience data. Gap laying off 1,800 employees in move to ‘improve quality and speed’ of decisions Gap is downsizing its workforce for the second time in less than a year. Amazon ends Halo support, offers refunds; layoffs result The Amazon Halo wearable health monitoring device is riding off into the sunset, and some employees are being laid off. Kroger to streamline store operations with cloud deployment The Kroger Co. is creating optimized in-store workflows and customer experiences – aided by cloud technology. Amazon reportedly axes employees in cloud division, human resources Continuing layoffs at Amazon have reportedly hit its most profitable business area, as well as its human resources operation. Retail visits fell nationwide In March — but one region outperforms the others Tightening economic conditions had an impact on retail foot traffic in the first part of the year. 1-800-Flowers.com marks Mother’s Day with ChatGPT; livestream sale 1-800-Flowers.com is preparing for Mother’s Day with some leading-edge offerings. Chipotle sizzles in Q1; on track to open 255 to 285 new locations in 2023 Chipotle Mexican Grill reported an impressive first quarter amid increased traffic despite higher menu prices. In-restaurant sales rose 22.9% over last year. First Previous 229 230 231 232 233 Next Last