JLL forms retail-industrial task force to address last-mile fulfillmentWith e-commerce sales surging past 20% during the pandemic, shopping center operators have had serious discussions about turning their empty department store anchors into last-mile distribution centers. Patagonia going the extra mile for Election DayPatagonia is giving its employees an incentive to help ensure voting rights this Election Day. Holiday sales to rise 1.0% to 2.6% but over a longer period than in years past The traditional November to December holiday shopping season is meaningless this year — and perhaps forever. Marc Jacobs opens Chinese digital flagship A U.S. upscale fashion brand is launching an online store on Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba’s Tmall e-commerce platform. Walmart sets big new goal: Zero emissions by 2040 Another major retailer aims to eliminate carbon emissions from its operations in the next 20 years. Oracle, Walmart receive tentative U.S. approval for TikTok deal Walmart is bringing its omnichannel retail capabilities to TikTok. U.S. readies TikTok ban, status of Oracle-Walmart deal uncertain The saga of whether TikTok will remain operational in the U.S. continues with the Trump administration announcing a Sept. 20 shutdown. Amazon makes first Climate Pledge Fund investments Five sustainable technology companies are the initial recipients of distributions from a $2 billion venture investment program overseen by Amazon. Alibaba selects winning product pitches from U.S. companies Alibaba Group’s Tmall Global e-commerce platform has chosen nine U.S. small-and-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to participate in Singles Day. Leading U.S. economic index edges down in August The economic recovery may be starting to lose steam. First Previous 661 662 663 664 665 Next Last
