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Retail will return to former New Jersey mall site—along with three warehouses
Big regional malls are usually located at major highway crossroads, also a good spot for distribution centers.
All inventory (and ads) are local with new Google ad capabilities
Google is making it easier for retailers to reach consumers who want what they are selling – and are in the neighborhood.

BOPIS sprouts at fastest-growing U.S. cannabis retailer

GrowGeneration Corp. is revamping its e-commerce platform to include omnichannel shopping.
Puff Daddy, Salesforce team up to promote Black-owned brands

A rap mogul is helping launch a new curated digital marketplace dedicated to products created and sold by Black entrepreneurs.
7-Eleven expanding electric vehicle charging, wind power

The world’s largest convenience retailer is substantially adding to the charging stations it offers for electric vehicles, as well stores powered by wind and other renewable sources.
Conn’s expands to 'fifth fastest-growing city' in the U.S.

Conn's has opened its seventh store in the Sunshine State.
Krispy Kreme details IPO plans

Krispy Kreme Inc. is going public for the second time.
Amazon dedicates facility to storing emergency supplies

Amazon is opening its first-ever Disaster Relief Hub in an effort to more quickly aid natural disaster response.
Survey: Fast-food customers want digital services

Restaurant and convenience store retailers offering fast-food products should focus on the quality of their e-commerce sites and apps.
Study: Consumer appetite for brick-and-mortar retail remains strong

Consumers' desire for brick-and-mortar retail remains high, even with the growth of online shopping during the pandemic year.
Amazon backs postal service reform

Amazon is publicly calling for legislation to revitalize its “first and oldest” business partner.
Kroger offering $1 million prizes, free groceries to encourage vaccinations

Kroger is doing its part with the national push to get 70% of Americans vaccinated against COVID-19.