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Expert Analysis: Disrupted Landscape — Grocery During COVID-19 & Beyond
With the rise of COVID-19, the grocery shopping experience was radically and abruptly disrupted.
Florida landlord sues AMC Theaters for non-payment of rent
The show must not go on, but the rent checks must.

CSA Exclusive: Remarkable customer experience leads to retail success

A leading retail influencer advises retailers to connect with their customers in memorable and personal ways.
Walgreens takes its annual effort to end child poverty digital

Walgreens is observing Red Nose Day this year with a nod to social distancing.
Target seeing ‘record-setting’ digital growth; extends wage hike until May 30

Target Corp.’s comparable online sales in April are up by more than 275% as Americans hunker down at home.
Bloomberg: Target exec takes top marketing job at Walmart

Target Corp.’s loss is reportedly Walmart’s gain.
Commentary: Disruptive storms are no match for progressive supply & demand planning

The everyday task of balancing supply and demand is an enormous challenge at the heart of every thriving business.
ICSC details event changes for 2020

International Council of Shopping Centers CEO Tom McGee has emailed association members and would-be exhibitors that the RECon show will not take place in 2020.
Macy’s reportedly weighs raising billions in debt to get though pandemic crisis

The nation’s largest department store company is considering taking on a considerable amount of debt to help it weather the financial crisis brought on by the COVID-19 crisis.
Retailers should include this feature on e-commerce sites to drive purchases

Online product descriptions may be less important than retailers think.
Kroger releases ‘blueprint’ to help retailers, other businesses reopen safely

The Kroger Co. is taking the lead in offering guidance to retailers, restaurants, logistics and distribution centers and other industries to consider as they start to consider re-opening their facilities.
Shoppers can use employee badges to pay at 7-Eleven’s new hospital pop-up store

The world's largest convenience store retailer has teamed up with a leading pediatric health care system in Texas to bring essentials to healthcare workers and patient families during the COVID-19 pandemic.