Midwest c-store chain targets customers by purchaseKum & Go (K&G) is directly tying digital media promotions to actual in-store sales. Former Sephora CEO: Pandemic is making retail do what it should have done years agoIn 2020’s first quarter, Sephora threatened to close the 600 shops it operates inside J.C. Penney stores before coming to an agreement to keep them open. Best Buy expects to have 800 stores open by June 15 — with no appointment needed Best Buy Corp. is dropping the shop-by-appointment model it put in place in its first wave of store reopenings. Klarna hopes to create good vibes with new loyalty program A global payment app is offering a rewards club for users across all its partner retailers. Parent company of Kay’s Jewelers, Zales, Jared to close about 400 stores this year The world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry is downsizing its store portfolio as it accelerates its emphasis on e-commerce. Amazon moves toward full COVID-19 screening in warehouses Amazon is reportedly preparing to test all fulfillment facility workers for COVID-19 every two weeks. Shifting U.S. consumer behavior in the face of COVID-19 COVID-19 has forced many U.S. consumers to alter their shopping preferences. Consumers are now finding themselves shopping with what is available versus what is preferred. Partnership brings theme park thinking to socially distancing retail queues Two companies have teamed up to help retailers reimagine the customer queue experience as retailers limit store capacity to ensure social distancing. Non-profit in pilot program to help grocers go green A new pilot program is designed to help grocery stores offset the upfront costs of natural refrigerant technologies. Deloitte: Three steps to surviving the COVID-19 recession Deloitte recommends retailers seeking to successfully reopen stores focus on trust, the role of the store, and operating models. Study: New C-suite position needed to deal with health, safety Retail and restaurant companies must take an aggressive, multifaceted approach to health and safety. NEST donating $70,000-plus to local charities NEST is donating to local charities and is asking its customers to select the beneficiaries. First Previous 1746 1747 1748 1749 1750 Next Last