Re-inventing Brick and Mortar Retail – Once AgainAs we approach the end of summer, most retailers have realized that the impact of the pandemic will be long-lasting, especially when it comes to shopping in-store. Nordstrom posts Q2 loss as sales plunge 53%Nordstrom swung to a second-quarter loss amid closed stores due to the pandemic and a change in the timing of its biggest annual event. So long, dressing rooms! Brookfield launches contactless auto-fit service Lining up with armfuls of hangered clothing in backrooms of stores could soon be a thing of the past. Survey: These retailers get high marks for satisfying customers during COVID-19 Several prominent national U.S. retailers received top ranking from shoppers for their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Children’s Place swings to Q2 loss; sees ‘significantly reduced’ Black Friday Children’s Place reported a wider-than-expected loss and a 12% sales decline for its second quarter amid a decrease in back-to-school spending that started in July. Consumer confidence falls to lowest level in six years Consumer confidence in August tumbled to a new pandemic low. Best Buy reports strong Q2 as online sales jump 242%; sounds cautious note Best Buy Co. reported strong second-quarter earnings and sales, fueled by its largest online sales gain to date and better-than-expected store sales. Retailers can better leverage social media this back-to-school season The global pandemic has accelerated digital transformation in retail. BigCommerce provides checkout via Instagram A leading e-commerce platform is the latest digital retail entity to enable direct purchases via Instagram. Survey: Retailers face challenges keeping up with demand A new survey indicates retailers’ supply chain issues include aligning demand management activities with the growing popularity of e-commerce. First Previous 673 674 675 676 677 Next Last
