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Starbucks to offer national delivery, plans new China facility and stores

Starbucks is ramping up delivery capabilities in the wake of its temporary “to go”-only store operations policy.
Best Buy putting limit on in-store traffic to 10 to 15 customers at a time

At a time when consumers are more reliant on technology than ever before, Best Buy is taking action to keep up with consumer demand and help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Home Depot temporarily adjusts store hours, extends paid-off time in response to COVID-19

It’s not only grocers and Amazon that are selling high-demand items during the coronavirus pandemic.
C-store operator puts enhanced labor planning on schedule

Global Partners LP is streamlining its workflows for workforce management.
De Beers shines light on mobile customer engagement

A global jewelry retailer wants its in-store experience to be as flawlessly personalized as possible.
Commentary: How CPG Companies Can Respond to the Impact from COVID-19
Target makes more store changes, adds employee benefits to deal with COVID-19

Target Corp. is reducing store hours, increasing select employee benefits and making other adjustments in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Books-A-Million pulls ahead of Barnes & Noble with curbside pickup

Books-A-Million is expanding its existing buy-online-pick-up in store (BOPIS) offering with a new, free curbside pick-up option.