Mall of America raises $1.5 million for charity during the holidaysMOA’s “Festival of Trees” took in $52,000 for the mega-mall’s Community Foundation. Dollar General exec joins C-suite at Academy Sports and OutdoorsAcademy Sports and Outdoors has added a new position in its C-suite. Sparse space, high rents will continue to plague retailers in 2024 CoStar reports that 82 million square feet of new construction in 2022 fell to 46 million square feet in 2023. JCPenney boosts employee retention with mobile app JCPenney is providing frontline associates with workplace tools and capabilities via an employee app. Inflation expected to decrease Valentine's Day spending Consumers may be feeling the love for Valentine’s Day. But that doesn't mean they will be opening their wallets. Red Sea disruption causing higher ocean-freight costs, shipping delays Disruptions caused by attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea have once again created volatility in retail supply chains. Amazon reportedly cuts staff in audiobook/podcast division The latest round of layoffs at Amazon is hitting its Audible audio content organization. Gap makes two C-suite appointments The new CEO of Gap Inc. has made his first executive appointments — with one joining the chain from his prior company. What do retailers want in an enterprise e-commerce platform? A new survey reveals what retailers like – and don’t like – about enterprise e-commerce platforms. How retailers will meet challenges with technology in 2024 Retail has experienced an uneven recovery, with some segments and markets finding new opportunities and others floundering in the post-shutdown environment. Google: Retailers see promise for generative AI A new survey reveals how retail decision-makers think generative AI will affect the industry. First Look: Casper debuts new store concept Casper has unveiled an immersive store format that includes its first-ever “pillow lab” and nap appointments complete with “sleep provisions” kits. First Previous 766 767 768 769 770 Next Last
