Big uptick in sales of electronics, cooking items, food, other essentialsThe COVID-19 pandemic has caused a major surge in online shopping — even by a group that has traditionally preferred stores. Amazon plants seeds for forest restoration initiativeAmazon is making a $10 million grant to conserve, restore, and support sustainable forestry, wildlife and nature-based solutions across the Appalachian Mountains. Survey: Customers willing to allow more time for deliveries during COVID-19 Retailers have some leeway with delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they need to maintain communication. Local Ace Hardware store offers virtual home help An Ace Hardware independent retailer is providing project assistance via mobile app. How to secure store operations during COVID-19 – and beyond By implementing advanced store operations technology now, retailers will receive benefits even after the COVID-19 pandemic has passed. J.C. Penney in talks with lenders for bankruptcy funding, according to report J.C. Penney is inching closing to filing for bankruptcy. Analysis: Most ‘prudent’ way forward is for Penney to file for bankruptcy News that J.C. Penney is in advanced talks with lenders about its bankruptcy options comes as no surprise. NRA releases guidance for restaurant reopenings The National Restaurant Association released guidelines to be used in conjunction with the instructions that restaurant operators receive from authorities during their re-opening phase-in. Lowe’s debuts new ads during NFL draft Other companies may be pulling back on advertising but not Lowe’s, whose stores remain open as “essential” retail during the COVID-19 pandemic. Liquidation expert: COVID-19 will cause a huge rise in dispositions It’s a well-known fact that per capita retail square footage in the United States is nearly twice the amount found in the United Kingdom or Japan. Instacart to hire 250,000 new shoppers; adds new safety measures Instacart is responding to a continuing demand surge with new hires and extra steps to increase the safety and income of its shoppers. Gap stops paying rents; issues warning Gap Inc. has suspended rent payments and said that, if unable to change lease terms, it could be deemed to be in default. First Previous 1779 1780 1781 1782 1783 Next Last
