NRF: Economy is rebalancing, but ‘extreme cooling off’ unlikelyOne of the nation’s leading retail organizations remains confident about the economy. Supply chain disruptions, inflation take heavy toll on Joann Q1Joann Inc. swung to a surprise first-quarter loss and reported lower sales, challenged by “unprecedented” supply chain disruptions and a “difficult” environment for discretionary categories. American Eagle Outfitters in $200 million buyback agreement, other moves American Eagle Outfitters announced a series of moves to strengthen its capital structure. ICSC: Physical retail’s transition to omnichannel sped up at the Las Vegas show Of the five “marketplace moves to watch,” two of them had to do with brick-and-mortar’s increasingly growing role in fulfillment of online orders. Grubhub partners with reality show for new virtual storefront Viewers of a popular culinary-themed TV show can now order recipes from their favorite contestants. Walmart unveils next-gen fulfillment center model Walmart is opening four state-of-the-art fulfillment centers, dedicated to e-commerce, in the next three years. Veteran Amazon exec Dave Clark to depart as CEO of consumer business After less than two years, Amazon will once again have a vacancy in the critical role of CEO of worldwide consumer business. Pinterest acquires AI-based shopping platform The Yes Pinterest Inc. continues pushing forward with efforts to become a full-fledged e-commerce provider. Retail technology strategies for the post-COVID-19 ‘new normal’ The COVID-19 pandemic is not over, but consumers are adjusting their lives as serious cases fall and retailers must respond with technology. Walmart launches global employee training hub Walmart is centralizing its in-person and online employee training and leadership programs in a new global hub amid a still-tight labor market. First Previous 378 379 380 381 382 Next Last
