Will Amazon’s ‘mini-DCs’ help save American malls?Many in the retail industry were surprised this week by reports that Amazon has been talking with Simon about putting distribution centers into some of the mall chain’s shuttered Sears and Penney’s stores. Amazon unveils virtual seller eventAmazon will host a free digital conference aimed at U.S. small-to-medium-sized businesses. 5Qs for Barry Wolfe on doing sale-leasebacks to grow during the pandemic Barry Wolfe recently tipped us off to the growing role of sale-leasebacks during COVID-19. REI to sell new headquarters; will ‘lean into’ remote work model REI Co-op is selling its new campus even before it moves in a shift away from the traditional retail HQ model. Stop & Shop revamps e-commerce and rewards offerings Stop & Shop is enhancing its digital shopping experience with a new e-commerce platform and upgraded loyalty program. American Eagle expands use of warehouse robots to meet COVID-19 demands A specialty apparel retailer is expanding the rollout of robots in its distribution centers as COVID-19 increases the demand for e-commerce and necessitates distancing. Check out the first-ever Sour Patch Kids store The Sour Patch Kids brand is celebrating its 35th anniversary with the opening of its first-ever permanent brick-and-mortar location. Brooks Brothers to be acquired in $325 million deal that keeps some stores open Simon Property Group has stepped in to help another bankrupt retailer. Stein Mart files for bankruptcy with store closing plans Stein Mart is the latest retail victim of the COVID-19 pandemic. Big data drives big changes at a Cincinnati town center Liberty Township, an affluent suburb of Cincinnati, is a town on the rise. First Previous 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 Next Last
