Bankruptcies, store closings weigh on retail employmentThe retail industry had the second-highest number of cuts announced by U.S.-based employers in January. VF closes more than half its stores in China in response to coronavirus outbreakThe parent company of The North Face, Timberland, Vans and Dickies is facing a sales slowdown in China. Amazon plans first fulfillment center in Iowa Amazon will open a facility in the city of Bondurant, Iowa, in late 2020. Survey: Shoppers are ready for leading-edge store tech A new global survey indicates consumers are receptive to brick-and-mortar innovations such as cashierless stores. Amazon plans major hiring initiative in Seattle suburb An e-tail titan is bringing a lot of jobs to Bellevue, Wash. Survey: One key factor keeps Amazon customers returning Despite some negative sentiments, consumers are mostly willing to continue shopping at Amazon. BigCommerce eases cross-border payments A major e-commerce platform is making a big play in global shopping. Retailers including Amazon urge Tenn. to stop anti-LGBTQ legislation Amazon and Ikea are among 142 businesses who signed a letter criticizing a Tennessee state law critics see as harmful to LGBTQ residents. 7-Eleven tests cashierless store concept 7-Eleven is moving forward with efforts to make in-store shopping as frictionless as possible. Report: Walgreens agrees to $7.5 million fine for improper vetting Walgreens is reportedly settling a case involving alleged illegal dispensing of prescriptions. First Previous 565 566 567 568 569 Next Last
