Chico’s is first national apparel retailer to set reopening dateChico’s FAS will begin a three-part store reopening plan on May 4. But it won’t be business as usual. Simon plans to re-open 49 malls and outlets in MayThe nation’s biggest mall owner is about to make the nation’s grandest move back into business. Havertys reopening its stores; slashes headcount Havertys is planning to resume operations within a week and reduce its workforce. Retailers lay out phased-out approach to reopening stores Increased sanitization measures and social distancing protocols for customers and employees play key roles in a plan for re-opening stores. Big Lots’ April comp sales positive; doing employee health screenings via app Big Lots Inc. said it continues to exceed its sales expectations as its stores remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starbucks targets China for technology investments A coffee giant plans to substantially increase its investment in retail technology in its second-largest growth market. How to secure store operations during COVID-19 – and beyond By implementing advanced store operations technology now, retailers will receive benefits even after the COVID-19 pandemic has passed. COVID-19 constraints limit Best Buy’s ESL plans Best Buy is cutting back the scope of an electronic shelf label (ESL) rollout as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Expert Analysis: Disrupted Landscape — Grocery During COVID-19 & Beyond With the rise of COVID-19, the grocery shopping experience was radically and abruptly disrupted. Study: Cashierless stores play a role, but how big? New analysis of the Amazon Go cashierless convenience/grocery store format suggests not every retailer may want to adopt it. First Previous 234 235 236 237 238 Next Last