Sephora to open 60-plus freestanding U.S. stores in 2021Sephora is embarking on the largest store expansion plan in its 21-year history in the United States. Study: Global cash usage drops as mobile wallets surgeThe Asia-Pacific region is driving a broader global shift to mobile wallet payments in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Microsoft unveils new retail enterprise cloud framework Microsoft is preparing a public preview for its new Microsoft Cloud for Retail platform. Pyramid to add residential developments at all its malls The pandemic’s historic super-charging of online shopping has forced nearly every owner-operator of enclosed malls to rethink their components. Target to open in-store Apple shops Target Corp.’s newest shop-in-shop initiative is with a tech giant. Survey: Online reviews are critical to local business success If local businesses are wondering who reads online reviews, a vast majority of their customers probably do. Walmart boosts competition with Amazon for third-party sales Walmart is integrating another major e-commerce platform with Walmart Marketplace and offering a discount to new sellers. Study: Young consumers drive social shopping trend Roughly one-third of U.S. consumers use social media to discover products to buy, but that percentage rises for shoppers under 35. Lowe’s Q4 tops Street as sales jump 27%; cites broad demand across all departments Lowe’s Cos. reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit and sales that beat expectations as spending on home projects continues to surge amid the pandemic. David’s Bridal marries tech and tradition in omnichannel collection The nation’s largest bridal retailer is launching the “Little White Dress Boutique” across channels, with leading-edge virtual features. First Previous 396 397 398 399 400 Next Last