NPD: Retail ‘bright’ spots during COVID-19Dollar sales declined 16% in the third week of March as hoarding slowed, but growth in a number of key industries helped stave off an even greater decline. ACI Worldwide: Online sales and fraud rising; maintaining security during crisisThe COVID-19 crisis is driving the global growth of e-commerce sales — and of online fraud. Survey: COVID-19 concerns grow among consumers Shopping habits are changing as a result of the continuing COVID-19 outbreak, not necessarily to retailers’ benefit. Walmart’s annual shareholder meeting going virtual — but without the party The huge, celebrity-studded celebration for Walmart employees that precedes its annual shareholder meeting has been canceled. Amazon assists continuous learning in wake of COVID-19 Amazon is donating laptop computers to the Seattle public schools. Walgreens to open 15 drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites in ‘hot spot’ markets Walgreens is moving to expand the availability of rapid COVID-19 testing. Macy’s on hunt for new CFO The finance head of Macy’s Inc. is stepping down. McKinsey: 43% of consumers delaying purchases Despite the COVID-19 crisis, Americans consumers are still relatively optimistic but changes in purchasing behavior and spending are becoming more apparent. Harbinger of the future? Food giant installs walk-through temperature scanners Tyson Foods is using new technology to check employees’ temperature as they walk into the building. Kroger limits in-store traffic with in-house technology; pilots one-way aisles The Kroger Cos. is taking additional measures to encourage physical distancing and flatten the curve of the COVID-19 outbreak. Lamps Plus went digital-only, has since reopened A specialty lighting retailer is temporarily shuttering stores as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Nordstrom adds two retail vets to its board Nordstrom announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors. First Previous 617 618 619 620 621 Next Last
