Retail sales dip in July but demand continues, says NRFRetail sales slowed in July as retailers continued to face supply chain disruptions and consumers shifted some spending. Walmart Q2 earnings, sales top estimates amid strong traffic; online sales coolWalmart Inc. reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings and sales as shoppers returned to its stores and the retailed gained market share in grocery. Tenant Bankruptcies in Shopping Centers: Risks and Opportunities First Situation: You are a landlord whose shopping center tenant has commenced a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. Walgreens launches credit cards that reward ‘wellbeing’ purchases Walgreens has launched two cobranded credit cards that offer cashback rewards to consumers for making healthy purchases. Food stamp benefits to increase by 25% The largest boost ever in the history of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is set to take effect this fall. Health and beauty sales to surge online Health and beauty e-commerce will grow more than three times faster than store-based category sales during the next five years. Amazon set to spend over $120 billion with U.S. businesses in 2021 Amazon expects to increase its spend on supplies and services from businesses in the U.S. by 20% year-over-year. Hudson’s Bay stores, e-commerce separating to create two businesses Hudson’s Bay Co. is once again putting a line in the sand between brick-and-mortar and online. Gopuff accelerates European expansion with acquisition On-demand delivery platform Gopuff is purchasing its second U.K.-based startup in the past three months. Reebok sold in $2.5 billion blockbuster deal Authentic Brands Group is adding a big name to its brand lineup. First Previous 173 174 175 176 177 Next Last