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Pier 1 to call it quits

Pier 1 Imports has decided to liquidate after being unable to find a buyer.
ICSC TV ad asks for passage of COVID-19 Recovery Fund

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many firsts, the latest one being the first national TV ad campaign from the International Council of Shopping Centers.
Five common carpet care myths

Cleanliness is the top priority for businesses prepping to reopen. But misinformation around carpet care can lead to confusion.
Sephora to start reopening stores — with lots of safety protocols

Sephora will reopen its stores in phases, starting with more than 70 locations on May 22.
Verizon: Hackers reuse stolen data

A new study from Verizon indicates that one retail cyberattack can lead to more incidents.
Kohl’s swings to loss as sales plummet in tough Q1; to cut eight women's brands

Store closures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on Kohl’s first-quarter financial performance.
Home Depot Q1 sales rise but COVID-19 related costs cut into earnings

Home Depot reported better than expected first-quarter sales as home improvement projects surged amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Macerich plans to have 35 centers open by the end of May

Macerich, one of the nation’s top mall owners, is making progress in its efforts to get properties quickly back in business in the post-COVID-19 world.