Data & Analytics

Midwest c-store chain targets customers by purchase
Kum & Go (K&G) is directly tying digital media promotions to actual in-store sales.
Parent company of Kay’s Jewelers, Zales, Jared to close about 400 stores this year
The world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry is downsizing its store portfolio as it accelerates its emphasis on e-commerce.

Amazon moves toward full COVID-19 screening in warehouses

Amazon is reportedly preparing to test all fulfillment facility workers for COVID-19 every two weeks.
Shifting U.S. consumer behavior in the face of COVID-19

COVID-19 has forced many U.S. consumers to alter their shopping preferences. Consumers are now finding themselves shopping with what is available versus what is preferred.
Non-profit in pilot program to help grocers go green

A new pilot program is designed to help grocery stores offset the upfront costs of natural refrigerant technologies.
Deloitte: Three steps to surviving the COVID-19 recession

Deloitte recommends retailers seeking to successfully reopen stores focus on trust, the role of the store, and operating models.
Study: New C-suite position needed to deal with health, safety

Retail and restaurant companies must take an aggressive, multifaceted approach to health and safety.
Survey: Customers take care of themselves during pandemic

Top online categories during the COVID-19 crisis include personal care products.
Newegg bridges gap between 3PLs and customers

Newegg’s in-house fulfillment network is providing a turnkey customer service outsourcing solution.
Macy’s reopened stores doing better than expected; looks to holiday

Macy’s sounded a confident note in its preliminary sales and earnings results for the first quarter as COVID-19 restrictions loosen and customers start to return to its stores.
The top 10 U.S. e-commerce retailers are…

Amazon continues to far outdistance all other U.S. retailers in e-commerce sales, but Walmart and other large retailers are showing increased strength as they pivot online.
Grocers get top marks for in-store COVID-19 response

The grocery industry has exerted the most consistent and visible efforts in implementing health and safety standards in response to the pandemic, followed by big-box and drug stores.