Instacart to distribute health kits to shoppersAn on-demand grocery delivery giant is adding to its efforts to promote shopper well-being. Benjamin Moore partners to help small businesses, painting contractorsBenjamin Moore has teamed up with the Painting Contractors Association to underwrite participation costs for the association’s online “Operation COVID-19 Response” educational event. Expert Insight: Retailers should plan for the new normal now The last few weeks have created an unprecedented situation and rapid changes for all of us, perhaps, none more so than chain retailers. Commentary: Retailers must make websites fully accessible — or face ADA lawsuits As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps America and shelter-in-place orders drag on, online shopping, once a convenience, is now a necessity. Amazon reportedly postponing Prime Day Amazon will reportedly delay its annual Prime Day online shopping extravaganza due to concerns over COVID-19. Lowe’s new safety measures include employee app to monitor foot traffic Lowe’s Companies is doubling down on its in-store social distancing measures during the COVID-19 crisis. Survey: Most retailers see COVID-19 crisis lasting one month or more Only 2% of retailers expect business to go back to normal in less than one month. eMarketer: Direct-to-consumer brands facing mounting challenges in 2020 Direct-to-consumer online sales are forecast to grow 24.3% to $17.75 billion in 2020. Publix implements plexiglass shields, other methods for store safety A regional grocery giant is altering store design and operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Walgreens’ March same-store sales skyrocket — then fall — on heels of strong Q2 Walgreens Boots Alliance provided an early look at the impact of COVID-19 on the drugstore industry during its second-quarter earnings call with analysts. First Previous 742 743 744 745 746 Next Last
