Big Lots’ April comp sales positive; doing employee health screenings via appBig Lots Inc. said it continues to exceed its sales expectations as its stores remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. E-commerce transactions skyrocket in two categoriesConsumers stuck in their homes due to COVID-19 are focusing on comfort and personal accessories. Retailers lay out phased-out approach to reopening stores Increased sanitization measures and social distancing protocols for customers and employees play key roles in a plan for re-opening stores. Sponsored Creating Differentiation Through Innovative E-commerce Fulfillment CNBC: Neiman Marcus very close to filing bankruptcy Neiman Marcus Group is reportedly on the brink of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Bed Bath & Beyond converts 25% of its stores into regional fulfillment centers Bed Bath & Beyond has made a quick pivot to meet surging online demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. L Brands fires back at Sycamore over Victoria’s Secret; case could set precedent The owner of Victoria’s Secret accused Sycamore Partners of “buyer’s remorse” in trying to back out of a deal to buy a majority stake in the struggling lingerie retailer. T-Mobile adds human touch to its AI-based customer service platform A leading retailer of wireless communication services and products is leveraging a new managed service from Amazon Web Services (AWS). Kantar: Target is the retailer that consumers most likely to try in coming weeks A disappointing experience at their regular stores when COVID-19 started is causing many consumers to explore new options. Westfield puts its malls to work for their communities A closed mall is not an inoperative mall—not if it’s a Westfield mall, at least. Construction in Pennsylvania to resume May 1; read the commercial guidelines The only state to shut down all active public and private construction sites amid the COVID-19 pandemic is lifting its ban. Study: Men feel safer overall than women about returning to stores Consumers feel the safest shopping in grocery stores and drug stores — but some more than others. First Previous 1785 1786 1787 1788 1789 Next Last