Hooters reopens 150-plus locations for dine-in serviceCustomers can now dine in at select Hooters locations as the chain begins its first phase of reopening. Postmates jumps to curbside pickup for customers, driversAn omnichannel delivery platform is attempting to ease the post-COVID-19 brick-and-mortar reopening process. Survey: 43% of essential retailers increased hourly pay amid COVID-19 A new survey details the measures essential retailers are taking to reward and protect employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Re-opened Ikea centers in Europe and Asia see 80% traffic returns Ten Ikea-anchored shopping centers in Poland opened up after 51 days of shutdown and counted an 87% return of normal traffic. Survey: Consumer behavior continues shifting during pandemic Comparative surveys conducted in March and April demonstrate many COVID-19-related consumer trends have accelerated since the crisis began. Include the human factor in your post-pandemic technology plans As retailers prepare for an increasingly technocentric “new normal” following COVID-19, they should design strategies around consumer behavior. Starbucks individualizes loyalty offers A global coffee giant ensures that it keeps the personal touch. J.C. Penney makes interest payment as it explores bankruptcy J.C. Penney Co., as of Friday, is continuing to explore its strategic alternatives. Who’s paying rent and who’s not? (Staples paid!) News outlets reported in early April that Sycamore Partners refused to pay April rents for its Staples stores during the pandemic, even though the stores remained open. Dillard’s Q1 sales fall 47%; reopening 116 more stores next week Dillard’s reported a smaller fiscal first-quarter loss than analysts had expected and also said it is starting to reopen its stores. Borders co-founder launches robotic fulfillment service RoboFS is designed to enable quick, touchless order fulfillment. Analysis: Only bright spots in April were online, grocery In April, total retail sales plummeted by 20.9% on a year-over-year basis. First Previous 1767 1768 1769 1770 1771 Next Last
