L Brands spinning off Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works into two companiesL Brands has opted to spin off Victoria’s Secret rather than sell it. Retailers optimistic about strong recovery in 2021Retailers and commercial real estate companies alike are feeling good about the retail brick-and-mortar recovery. Amazon invested more than $700 million in brand protection in 2020 Amazon is using artificial and human intelligence to spot and prevent product counterfeiting. NPD: Three critical trends affecting retailers in coming months are… New policies regarding the return to work, reopening of schools for in-person learning and the resurgence of travel will have enormous implications for the retail industry. Bed Bath & Beyond’s newest private brand has price points starting at $1 Owned brands are part of Bed Bath & Beyond’s growth strategy and the chain has just launched its biggest one yet. Amazon plans new supply chain facility in Louisiana Amazon is opening its first robotics fulfillment center in the state of Louisiana. Survey: Consumers will stay online as pandemic eases Most consumers will maintain or increase their online usage even as in-person shopping resumes, but won’t be patient about it. Southwest c-store retailer plans touchless checkout – minus barcodes Delek U.S. Holdings is bringing computer vision-based self-checkout technology to select convenience stores this summer. Urban Outfitters to digitally grow Mideast presence Urban Outfitters is building on the success of its brick-and-mortar store in the United Arab Emirates. Live from New York – it’s Amazon palm-based payment Amazon has introduced its newest contactless payment method to shoppers in America’s most populated city. Primark to open stores at two Macerich centers Primark continues to expand its U.S. footprint. Party City narrows loss, gives upbeat outlook Party City Holdco reported a smaller-than-expected first-quarter loss and sales that beat estimates even as social gatherings remained constricted. First Previous 1465 1466 1467 1468 1469 Next Last