Survey reveals demographic differences in consumer response to COVID-19More men than women are stockpiling groceries and cutting back on spending during the COVID-19 pandemic. 7-Eleven installing sneeze guards7-Eleven is among the growing ranks of retailers opting to install sneeze guards at its checkout lanes and/or front counters. Lowe’s hiring 30,000; giving out bonuses; takes new store safety measures Lowe’s is taking new preventative measures and announced an additional $80 million commitment in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Coach parent extends store closures, employee pay; cutting costs Tapestry is keeping its store doors closed for another two weeks, at least. Meijer removes popular kid’s ride as part of COVID-19 store safety measures Meijer is taking extra safety measures in its stores amid the COVID-19 outbreak. CSA Exclusive: Labor productivity boosts enterprise performance By automating labor management, retailers can dramatically improve front- and back-end operations. People survey: Consumers watching how employers treat workers during COVID-19 How companies treat their workers during COVID-19 will influence future purchases. Walmart automates supplier negotiations Walmart is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to negotiate more valuable supplier contracts at lower cost. Groupon CEO, COO out Groupon is on the hunt for a new chief executive. Fairway Market sells store leases; Amazon among the buyers Fairway Market’s plans to sell all its 14 stores is proceeding on track. Amazon offers supplies, educational & technical support for COVID-19 An e-tail giant is providing a variety of services designed to provide relief from and combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Pet Supplies Plus adds fulfillment channels in response to COVID-19 A leading pet retailer is keeping stores open during the COVID-19 outbreak and also expanding omnichannel shopping options. First Previous 1805 1806 1807 1808 1809 Next Last
