Foot Locker has blowout quarterFoot Locker Inc. ran fast in its second quarter, with earnings that far exceeded expectations and said it is “cautiously optimistic” about its outlook for the second half of the year. Jack in the Box has 64 new locations in the pipelineJack in the Box Awards is accelerating its expansion following the relaunch of its franchising program. Survey: Gen Z fuels vending machine surge Unattended retail (i.e., vending machines and automated kiosks) has grown in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially with younger consumers. Walmart, Albertsons partner with United Airlines for COVID-19 testing United Airlines customers can now directly book COVID-19 tests at participating Walmart and Albertsons locations. Rebag’s new Connecticut store has item-pricing self-service kiosk Digitally native Rebag has added another location to its brick-and-mortar portfolio. Toys ‘R’ Us, Babies ‘R’ Us Canadian stores to be acquired The Canadian Toys “R” Us unit is getting new owners. Grubhub brings robotic delivery to Ohio State campus There will be a new on-campus dining option at Ohio State University this fall – courtesy of Grubhub and Yandex Self-Driving Group. Weedmaps offers in-app ordering; launches partnership with NBA star An online cannabis marketplace is easing mobile purchases and expanding into a content venture that includes NBA star Kevin Durant. Amazon reportedly planning to open small department stores Amazon’s next foray into brick-and-mortar retail will reportedly center on large spaces akin to department stores. Kohl’s blows past estimates; more ‘transformational partnerships’ to come Kohl’s Corp. came roaring back in the second quarter, with better-than-expected earnings and sales and raised its outlook for the year. Toys ‘R’ Us in new comeback: to open 400-plus in-store shops in Macy’s Toys “R” Us is making yet another comeback and this time it’s betting its future on Macy’s. Macy’s earnings crush estimates; comp-sales soar Macy's reported second-quarter earnings that beat expectations and raised its full-year guidance as shoppers returned to its stores. First Previous 1384 1385 1386 1387 1388 Next Last
