Survey: Consumers like avoiding contactA new survey from Inmar Intelligence suggests retailers may want to invest in contactless shopping, delivery and payment solutions. Williams-Sonoma commits to carbon neutrality by 2025A specialty home furnishings leader is setting a science-based target for emission reductions across its enterprise. In-person shopping scores high with consumers in this category Consumers still favor department stores when it comes to shopping for shoes — and the majority like doing it in-store. Survey: Long wait lines in stores amid pandemic may cost retailers $100 billion Customers are walking out of stores due to long lines caused by COVID-19 occupancy limits, and U.S. retailers are losing substantial revenue. Consumers ready to spend as COVID-19 restrictions lift, survey finds With an estimated $1.7 trillion in excess savings accumulated during the pandemic, Americans are eager to shop, eat out and travel after more than a year of COVID-19 restrictions. Chicken Salad Chick hatches expansion in Virginia Chicken Salad Chick is targeting the state of Virginia for franchise growth. Tractor Supply off to strong start in Q1; 90 new stores, 150 to 200 remodels on tap Tractor Supply Co. reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings and sales amid a “record” performance and raised its guidance for the year. Chipotle to open 200 new locations in 2021 Chipotle Mexican Grill smashed first-quarter earnings expectations amid a 17.2% rise in same-store sales. Tops stores going green with off-site solar power Tops Friendly Markets is increasing its commitment to sustainability. Starbucks opening center to find new ways to build, operate stores Starbucks Corp. and Arizona State University are partnering to create a facility whose goal is to positively impact the future of the planet. At Home opens its first New York City store At Home Group has entered a big new market. Most consumers plan to shop in-store for Mother’s Day Mother’s Day could bring some good news to store retailers. First Previous 337 338 339 340 341 Next Last
