80% of national brand tenants paid their rents in JulyWhile states use case counts to measure the tenure of the COVID-19 pandemic, landlords use rent checks--and they got lots more of them last month. ICSC: Back-to-school shopping spend to rise; will extend into SeptemberThe average consumer expects to spend more on back-to-school items this year than in 2019, despite continued uncertainty over school openings amid COVID-19. Costco’s July sales rise 14.1% Costco Wholesale Corp.’s robust e-commerce growth helped fuel strong comparable sales in July. Dick’s Sporting Goods’ store expansion includes new outlet concept, pop-ups Dick’s Sporting Goods is opening 11 new stores in August. Commercial real estate bankruptcy legislation introduced Legislation has been introduced that would make "meaningful" temporary changes to bankruptcy laws, related to commercial real estate. Building trust in the ‘next normal:’ How to chart a path forward The COVID-19 pandemic has upended almost every facet of our society — from the way we work, to the way we live, to the way we shop. Survey: Consumers stick with brick-and-mortar amid pandemic; stocking up again A new survey suggests consumers are spending less than before the pandemic, but many are visiting physical stores. SPECS Recap: How store design is evolving amid the pandemic Safety is moving to the forefront of store design as retailers continue to grapple with the challenges of COVID-19. Study: Retail ‘winners’ recognize need to respond to pandemic Retailers who outperform their peers are much more likely to see a wide variety of remedial steps for COVID-19 as important. Yankee Candle ignites subscription program The Yankee Candle Company smells an opportunity for predictable revenue. First Previous 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 Next Last