J.C. Penney makes interest payment as it explores bankruptcyJ.C. Penney Co., as of Friday, is continuing to explore its strategic alternatives. Who’s paying rent and who’s not? (Staples paid!)News outlets reported in early April that Sycamore Partners refused to pay April rents for its Staples stores during the pandemic, even though the stores remained open. Dillard’s Q1 sales fall 47%; reopening 116 more stores next week Dillard’s reported a smaller fiscal first-quarter loss than analysts had expected and also said it is starting to reopen its stores. Borders co-founder launches robotic fulfillment service RoboFS is designed to enable quick, touchless order fulfillment. Analysis: Only bright spots in April were online, grocery In April, total retail sales plummeted by 20.9% on a year-over-year basis. Retail sales in record drop in April, with clothing taking the biggest hit Consumer spending nosedived in April as the COVID-19 pandemic drove record unemployment and caused many states to continue stay-at-home orders. Starbucks seeks rent relief for next 12 months Starbucks is asking its landlords for a break on rent as COVID-19 takes a toll on sales. New Jersey OKs non-essential construction, nonessential retail curbside pickup New Jersey is lifting some restrictions in place since the outbreak of COVID-19. ICSC: Consumers open to new safety protocols in stores Consumers in the South are twice as likely as those in the Northeast to already have or plan to visit a reopened business very soon. Kroger hires 100,000 workers with help of expedited hiring process The Kroger Co. has hired 100,000 employees during the past eight weeks, adding to the 460,000 workers the grocer had before the COVID-19 pandemic. Weis Markets applies AI to pricing A mid-Atlantic grocery retailer is ensuring the success of its pricing strategies with advanced analytics. Four new tech solutions to promote health, safety of employees, customers With COVID-19 changing the way many retailers operate their stores and distribution centers, tech providers are offering innovative solutions designed to reduce the risk of infection. First Previous 1760 1761 1762 1763 1764 Next Last
