Top Five Priorities for Retail CFOsThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on retail has been asymmetrical, with some sectors having their best year and others their worst year. Fitch Ratings: Retail earnings strong in Q1 but expect moderationAfter a strong first quarter for many U.S. retailers, things are likely to moderate going forward. 7-Eleven expands Instacart delivery availability Consumers can now place orders for online delivery via Instacart at nearly 6,000 7-Eleven stores across the U.S. Why successful retailing is a little like bank robbery Your customers are where the money is – go to them. Study: Consumers want digital payment The e-commerce surge which accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic has created growing consumer preference for digital payment methods. Check out Panera Bread’s new neighborhood bakery-inspired store design Panera Bread is moving its in-store bakery ovens to center stage. Amazon shutting down Prime Now delivery app Amazon’s super-speedy Prime Now delivery service is getting a new digital home at Amazon. Snapchat introduces virtual shopping tools Smart camera company Snap Inc. is rolling out new AR capabilities to streamline social commerce on its Snapchat visual platform. Walmart joins Pioneer Woman and Facebook for livestream event Walmart’s latest livestream shopping initiative involves a lifestyle influencer and a social media giant. Foot Locker to eliminate Footaction banner; will close, convert stores Foot Locker reported a strong first quarter that beat estimates and said it is repositioning its store fleet to focus on its iconic banners. Saks calling NY workers back to office — vaccines mandatory The days of working from home will end in the fall for Saks’ 500 corporate employees in New York City. Petco swings to profit on pet sector boom; gained 1.2 million new customers in Q1 Petco Health and Wellness Company reported a strong first quarter fueled by the pandemic-related surge in pet adoption and hiked its full-year forecast. First Previous 1461 1462 1463 1464 1465 Next Last
