Holiday sales to hinge on ‘wildcard puzzle pieces’Consumer spending has recovered from the coronavirus pandemic more quickly than expected, but the outlook for holiday sales is still marked by uncertainty. Walmart in $8.8 billion deal to sell AsdaWalmart Inc. has found new buyers for its U.K. supermarket chain. MainPlace Mall takes discounts digital with loyalty app MainPlace Mall will handle social distancing by dispatching loyal customers to the stores they like for the discounts they want. Tanger taps Simon exec for operations role Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc. is appointing Leslie Swanson as executive VP of operations. Gap Inc. holiday hiring targets warehouses, call centers Gap Inc.’s holiday hiring is going virtual this year and some seasonal hires will be able to work from home. H&M plans closure of 250 net stores A fast-fashion giant is citing increased e-commerce activity and slumping sales for its decision to shutter 250 net stores in 2021. REI tells employees to stay out on Black Friday REI is once again entirely opting out of Black Friday. Salesforce: Bright digital holiday may not be merry for supply chain Retailers can look forward to digital holiday sales hitting all-time highs, but will also face unprecedented shipping demand. ThredUp selling ‘rental retirees’ from Rent the Runway ThredUp customers are gaining access to expanded assortment while Rent the Runway is clearing excess inventory. American Dream re-opens on October 1 – with retail Seventeen years after the project had its beginnings the New Jersey Meadowlands—Triple Five’s third mega-mall opens its doors to the public on Thursday. Alliance Rx Walgreens Prime provides real-time patient data Alliance Rx Walgreens Prime is implementing advanced, real-time data supplementation for its associates. Accenture: Holiday shoppers shift online, want Thanksgiving store closures Three in four consumers will make online holiday purchases and want store employees to celebrate Thanksgiving at home First Previous 1644 1645 1646 1647 1648 Next Last
