Expert Insight: Four long-term retail trends in post-COVID-19 worldRetailers are incredibly resilient. Despite everything that’s been thrown at the retail world (from economic turndowns to the threat of a literal apocalypse) it has the ingenuity and perseverance to rise above and emerge stronger. Kroger debuts pickup-only storeKroger is responding to increased customer demand for in-store pickup of orders as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. 7-Eleven installing sneeze guards 7-Eleven is among the growing ranks of retailers opting to install sneeze guards at its checkout lanes and/or front counters. Coach parent extends store closures, employee pay; cutting costs Tapestry is keeping its store doors closed for another two weeks, at least. Meijer removes popular kid’s ride as part of COVID-19 store safety measures Meijer is taking extra safety measures in its stores amid the COVID-19 outbreak. BigRentz in merger with Lizzy Lift The nation’s largest equipment rental network has entered into a merger with a construction equipment rental services company. Abercrombie & Fitch U.S. stores closed ‘until further notice,’ draws down credit Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is reevaluating all expenditures in the wake of the novel coronavirus outbreak. 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. Walmart installing plexiglass barriers in stores; using new sanitizing solution Walmart is taking additional step to ensure the well-being of both workers and customers. Target delays store remodels, openings to focus all attention on COVID-19 Target Corp. is putting a temporary hold on some of its store remodeling and growth initiatives to minimize potential disruptions as it focuses on serving customers during the coronavirus pandemic. Kroger installing plexiglass partitions at registers, distance decals on floor The Kroger Co. is doing its part to promote physical distancing in its stores. Grocers leverage in-store tech during COVID-19 Supermarket chains are embracing their in-store technology to better serve shoppers during the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. First Previous 405 406 407 408 409 Next Last
