Walgreens makes it easier for customers to shop without leaving their carsWalgreens has expanded drive-thru shopping in an effort to promote social distancing amid the COVID-19 crisis. CSA Exclusive: COVID-19 impacts retailers on products, personalization, peopleA closer look at the recent Chain Store Age COVID-19 survey reveals some very specific areas where the pandemic is disrupting operations. Rent-A-Center stores offering ‘threshold deliveries’ in response to COVID-19 Rent-A-Center is altering how it fulfills online orders and limiting in-store shoppers. Walmart shoppers can check out, pick up and get deliveries totally contact free Walmart is answering the call to socially distance by offering no contact services for in-store payment, pickup and delivery options. Meijer removes popular kid’s ride as part of COVID-19 store safety measures Meijer is taking extra safety measures in its stores amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Lowe’s hiring 30,000; giving out bonuses; takes new store safety measures Lowe’s is taking new preventative measures and announced an additional $80 million commitment in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Pet Supplies Plus adds fulfillment channels in response to COVID-19 A leading pet retailer is keeping stores open during the COVID-19 outbreak and also expanding omnichannel shopping options. 7-Eleven installing sneeze guards 7-Eleven is among the growing ranks of retailers opting to install sneeze guards at its checkout lanes and/or front counters. CSA Exclusive: Labor productivity boosts enterprise performance By automating labor management, retailers can dramatically improve front- and back-end operations. Target delays store remodels, openings to focus all attention on COVID-19 Target Corp. is putting a temporary hold on some of its store remodeling and growth initiatives to minimize potential disruptions as it focuses on serving customers during the coronavirus pandemic. First Previous 239 240 241 242 243 Next Last