Eyemart Express sees potential in buy now, pay later offeringA Dallas-based value optical chain is launching a flexible payment option in its stores across the nation by the end of March. Higher benefits take bite out of Costco Q2 earnings; testing curbside pickup Costco Wholesale Corp. reported fourth-quarter earnings below Wall Street expectations. Survey: Retailers struggle with omnichannel growth Retailers are aware of sharp increases in BOPIS and curbside pickup orders, but are falling behind in their response. Big Lots Q4 mixed; accelerating store openings Big Lots reported a fourth-quarter profit that beat analysts’ expectations and provided an upbeat outlook for the first quarter. BJ’s more than doubles Q4 profit, launches online EBT program BJ’s Wholesale Club had a generally strong fourth quarter and is accepting federal benefit payments for online orders in select locations. Amazon opens its first brick-and-mortar store outside the U.S. Amazon is reportedly bringing its Amazon Go self-checkout convenience/grocery store concept to the U.K., under a new name. Charming Charlie plots coast-to-coast store expansion A revived Charming Charlie is ramping up store expansion. Hy-Vee to open in-store nail salons Hy-Vee has teamed up with The W Nail Bar to open several in-store nail salons by the end of 2021. Costco, Amazon and Apple take top spots in retail customer satisfaction study The customer experience is crucial to generating sales — online and in-store. Ashley HomeStore extends consumer financing program The number one selling U.S. home furnishings retailer is continuing to offer online and in-store consumer financing. First Previous 175 176 177 178 179 Next Last