Kroger tests contactless payment The Kroger Co. is piloting a variety of near-field communication (NFC)-enabled payment solutions in its QFC stores. SPECS Recap: How store design is evolving amid the pandemicSafety is moving to the forefront of store design as retailers continue to grapple with the challenges of COVID-19. 80% of national brand tenants paid their rents in July While states use case counts to measure the tenure of the COVID-19 pandemic, landlords use rent checks--and they got lots more of them last month. Building trust in the ‘next normal:’ How to chart a path forward The COVID-19 pandemic has upended almost every facet of our society — from the way we work, to the way we live, to the way we shop. Study: Retail ‘winners’ recognize need to respond to pandemic Retailers who outperform their peers are much more likely to see a wide variety of remedial steps for COVID-19 as important. NRF: No-touch payment usage surges amid COVID-19 Mobile and contactless payments are gaining popularity amid consumer concerns over touching surfaces during the pandemic. Readjustment: The Role of Digital Tools In Post-Lockdown Stores After months’ long shutdowns, questions abound about the best way for businesses preparing to bring back not just their own workers but customers. ICSC: Back-to-school shopping spend to rise; will extend into September The average consumer expects to spend more on back-to-school items this year than in 2019, despite continued uncertainty over school openings amid COVID-19. Macy’s calls for brand ambassadors Yankee Candle ignites subscription program The Yankee Candle Company smells an opportunity for predictable revenue. Costco’s July sales rise 14.1% Costco Wholesale Corp.’s robust e-commerce growth helped fuel strong comparable sales in July. J.Jill inches closer to bankruptcy as it extends forbearance — again J.Jill received more breathing room on the day that its forbearance agreements were set to expire. First Previous 1698 1699 1700 1701 1702 Next Last
