Big surge in janitorial work orders by retailers, restaurants in JulyWith safety top of mind for consumers amid the pandemic, retailers are doubling down on their cleaning efforts. BrandPoint Services named to Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies listBrandPoint Services announced its inclusion in the 2020 Inc. Fastest-Growing Private Companies list, an annual ranking of private companies with the most proven track records. Gap permanently closes some stores in San Francisco, including flagship Gap Inc. is shrinking the store portfolio of its namesake brand in its hometown. ASHRAE epidemic task force releases updated building readiness guide The ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force has updated its reopening “Building Readiness” guidance for HVAC systems to help mitigate the transmission of COVID-19. Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank retailers launch BOPIS Two store banners of Tailored Brands are introducing free buy-online-pickup-in-store (BOPIS) programs. TJX posts Q2 loss; sales fall amid store closures, inventory challenges TJX Cos. swung to a second-quarter loss as its store fleet remained dark for nearly a third of the period due to the pandemic. Instacart offers its shoppers free telehealth services; new mask policy Instacart is providing virtual COVID-19 screenings and medical consultations for its shoppers, and also enacting new mask regulations. Giant Food expands in Virginia Giant Food continues to roll out its new and improved store format. FullContact promotes exec to CEO A leading identity resolution technology company is naming its current president as CEO. Lowe’s in blow-out quarter with earnings near $3B mark Lowe’s Companies saw its second-quarter U.S. same-store sales rise 35.1% as consumer spending on home projects continues to surge amid the pandemic. First Previous 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 Next Last