Dollar Tree to open 600 stores in 2021; expanding new ‘combination store’ conceptDollar Tree reported Q4 sales that missed Street estimates and said it is ramping up its store growth and remodeling, with a push for a new format that combines both its banners. From the ground up: Energy-efficient Starbucks constructed in record timeSix days. That’s how long it took to build the new Starbucks in Abbotsford, British Columbia (Canada). Alibaba event connects U.S. brands to global buyers Alibaba Group is continuing its efforts to expose U.S. businesses to the Chinese market and beyond. Amazon switches on electric delivery van pilot Amazon is beginning to deliver orders with custom electric delivery vehicles, with an eye toward rapid expansion in the next year. Amazon adds robotics apprenticeship to upskilling initiative Eligible Amazon employees can gain hands-on training in maintenance of mechatronics and robotics technology. Target’s next limited-edition offering is… Target Corp. is extending its collaboration with a long-time partner as it adds a new brand to its growing roster of home goods. Nike turns NYC store into virtual adventure zone Nike is providing shoppers with an augmented reality-based outdoor challenge – within the four walls of its “House of Innovation” store in Paris, France. Kroger goes head-to-head with Amazon Dash Cart As Amazon continues moving into the brick-and-mortar grocery space, Kroger is taking the omnichannel giant on in the smart device arena. Amazon creates affordable housing fund Amazon is committing more than $2 billion to create over 20,000 affordable housing units in three different regions of the U.S. Walmart+ becomes more like Prime with removal of shipping minimum Members of Walmart’s paid membership program no longer have to spend $35 to get free shipping on non-grocery items. J.C. Penney debuts livestream holiday shopping show J.C. Penney is offering live digital shopping for holiday merchandise on Facebook, YouTube, and its e-commerce site. Walmart using stores to fulfill some online holiday orders Walmart is leveraging its vast brick-and-mortar network to bolster its capability to quickly deliver online holiday purchases. First Previous 6 7 8 9 10 Next Last
