CSA Exclusive: COVID-19 impacts retailers on products, personalization, peopleA closer look at the recent Chain Store Age COVID-19 survey reveals some very specific areas where the pandemic is disrupting operations. Walmart shoppers can check out, pick up and get deliveries totally contact freeWalmart is answering the call to socially distance by offering no contact services for in-store payment, pickup and delivery options. Grocers ease on-demand delivery for seniors during pandemic Hundreds of grocery retailers across the country are partnering with DoorDash to make on-demand delivery more accessible to senior citizens nationwide. Nordstrom furloughs some corporate workers; extends store closures The Nordstrom brothers are declining to take a salary from April through September. CSA Exclusive: Labor productivity boosts enterprise performance By automating labor management, retailers can dramatically improve front- and back-end operations. 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. Coach parent extends store closures, employee pay; cutting costs Tapestry is keeping its store doors closed for another two weeks, at least. Walmart automates supplier negotiations Walmart is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to negotiate more valuable supplier contracts at lower cost. Tailored Brands furloughs all U.S. store workers, extends closures, cuts exec pay The parent company of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Banks, is extending the temporary closure of its stores for several more weeks. 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. First Previous 420 421 422 423 424 Next Last
