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Following COVID-19: How coronavirus pandemic is impacting retail
Here's the latest news on how COVID-19, the coronavirus pandemic, is impacting the retail industry from store closings to payment trends.
May 29, 2020 by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
The coronavirus pandemic is making a big impact in retail. Keep up on the news by regularly checking out Retail Customer Experience's coverage. We will be updating this coverage resource list as new stories are posted.
May 29, 2020
Under Armour store reopenings hit nearly 50%
May 27, 2020
Social distancing births marketing opp for retailers, restaurants
SMBs optimistic on recouping losses due to COVID-19
Consumer financial concerns not subsiding
May 26, 2020
Consumer stimulus monies spend goes beyond essential needs
May 21, 2020
Target earnings reveal sales spike as shoppers are buying more each trip
Fashion, computers, health items top of mind for consumers
May 19, 2020
April retail sales worse than March thanks to COVID-19a>
Import decline ahead as economic recovery is 'gradual,' says NRFa>
May 12, 2020
Building customer loyalty in the post COVID-19 retail environment
May 11, 2020
NRF economist: Retail recovery will be gradual, dependent on location
ACI Worldwide reports surge in global e-commerce retail amid COVID-19
4 ways loyalty programs can drive digital engagement
80% of U.S. SMBS expect long-term impact from COVID-19
May 8, 2020
Nordstrom shuttering over a dozen stores
May 7, 2020
Gap opening 800 stores by month's end
May 6, 2020
Is retail customer research worth the time during COVID-19 pandemic?
May 5, 2020
Lowe's celebrates isolated moms with flower baskets
How the consumer mindset is shifting during COVID-19
Big adapting ahead for retailers striving to succeed in post-COVID-19
May 4, 2020
Nebraska mall getting ready to reopen in wake of COVID-19
Casino installing temperature check kiosks in wake of COVID-19
May 1, 2020
How retailers are giving back; consumers into self care
April 30, 2020
Social distancing drives change in consumer spend
April 29, 2020
Simon Mall Group getting ready to reopen dozens of properties
Mastercard study shows COVID-related shift to contactless
April 28, 2020
Digital shopping spurs sales for Target
Mandating masks in stores isn't proving to be easy
April 27, 2020
House approves additional $484B in COVID-19 funds for small businesses, testing, hospitals
April 24, 2020
Target extends worker pay enhancements, benefits in response to COVID-19
Assessing COVID-19's impact on consumer shopping, customer habits
April 23, 2020
3 solutions to CARES Act problems
April 22, 2020
Navigating COVID-19: How retailers are stepping up to the challenge
Consumers fearful of economic future, reveals COVID-19 impact report
US Senate approves $484B to shore up COVID-19 aid to businesses, hospitals
April 21, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic drives e-commerce upward big time
Study: Treatment of essential workers impacting consumer shopping decisions
Austria lets hardware, home improvement stores open in easing COVID-19 restructions
COVID-19 will bring lasting innovation to retail
April 20, 2020
Uber rolls out on-demand delivery of packages, medicine in reponse to COVID-19
U-Haul launches mobile self-checkout amid COVID-19
April 17, 2020
Signal to noise: Connecting with customers in times of crisis
April 16, 2020
Nebraska mall getting ready to reopen in wake of COVID-19
Apparel companies get sewing machine donation for COVID-19 mask manufacturing
Walmart sets special pickup hours for COVID-19 high-risk consumers
April 15, 2020
COVID-19 fosters self-service innovation in China
Colorado expands vehicle license renewal kiosks
Best Buy furloughing over 50,000 workers
April 14, 2020
Amazon hiring on once again to handle pandemic's online shopping surge
Wegmans starts limiting customer activity in stores
Amazon sellers get green light to send any kind of item to Amazon warehouses
April 13, 2020
Family fun center closes permanently due to coronavirus pandemic
American Express assists retailers amid COVID-19
Online tactics to revive brick-and-mortar in a post-pandemic economy
April 10, 2020
Fed's Main Street Lending program could provide $600B for business loans
Dick's Sporting Goods furloughing workers in light of COVID-19 pandemic
Amazon suspends shipping non-Amazon goods
April 9, 2020
Casey's General Store expands delivery, adds essential items
Vancouver family fun center deploys cashless tech
Panera launches grocery service
April 8, 2020
COVID-19 fosters self-service innovation in China
COVID-19 drives grocery shoppers to self-checkout
LED saw 34% growth in 2019
In the midst of COVID-19 don’t get mad, get smart
April 7, 2020
Target workers get masks, gloves and customers get more space
Wayfair enjoys stock boost as COVID-19 pandemic rages on
Ace Hardware getting to ready to hire big amidst pandemic
April 6, 2020
Amazon deploying masks, taking workers temperature
Publix rolls out contactless pay to all stores
April 3, 2020
FIS leverages lending platform for COVID-19 assistance
Ex J.C. Penney chief: Retail will have a hard time surviving COVID-19
Bath & Body Works: We're an essential service in light of COVID-19
Businesses can apply for SBA loans starting today
Performance Food Group partners with grocers during coronavirus pandemic
ADUSA donates $10M for COVID-19 relief
Mercato offers free grocery delivery to senior consumers
Office Depot launches same-day delivery
April 2, 2020
J.C. Penney furloughing most hourly workers starting today
Traffic dips at Walmart, Costco, Target as COVID-19 pandemic expands
Bill.com waives fees, offers additional COVID-19 support for small retailers
April 1, 2020
Walmart checking workers' temperature before shifts
Kohl's extends temporary closure timeframe in light of COVID-19
Best Buy in contactless service mode
March 31, 2020
Kroger launches senior shopping hours in Georgia
Amazon Prime delivery experiencing big delays due to COVID-19
3 ways retailers can stay afloat with digital signage during COVID-19 outbreak
H&M donates protective equipment to COVID-19 fund
COVID-19: How retailers can overcome the challenges of a pandemic
March 30, 2020
Federal CARES Act provides relief to businesses hurt by COVID-19
Digital signage provides calming presence amidst coronavirus pandemic
Macy's latest retailer to furlough workers in wake of COVID-19
March 27, 2020
Stimulus package to offer $350B in small business loans
$2 trillion rescue package offers lifeline for businesses, employees
Dillard's stores open for shoppers despite COVID-19
March 26, 2020
Costco sets up hours for senior shopping due to coronavirus outbreak
CVS tapping furloughed hotel workers to fill jobs
March 25, 2020
Publix sets up special shopping time for seniors due to COVID-19
March 24, 2020
Retail industry lobbying for federal support
Amazon CEO: Things going to get worse before they get better
Coronavirus outbreak raising questions about digital payments, cash
March 23, 2020
Wawa halts self-serve beverages due to coronavirus
Texas investigates 756 coronavirus related price gouging complaints
March 19, 2020
Grocer hiring meet customer demand relating to COVID-19 pandemic
March 18, 2020
Bath and Body Works shutting stores due to COVID-19 outbreak
Symptoms of coronavirus in e-commerce
National Retail Solutions offers DOOH network to offer coronavirus updates
Chile mall company partners with ViaDirect, Telelogos for digital signage
Target gives senior shoppers special hour in light of COVID-19
Smith's stores launch senior citizen shopper hours during COVID-19 outbreak
Grocer hiring meet customer demand relating to COVID-19 pandemic
March 17, 2020
Amazon hiring 100K workers to meet online sales crush in wake of COVID-19
Nordstrom temporarily shuttering all stores in U.S., Canada and PR
March 16, 2020
COVID-19: Retailers closing stores for worker, customer safety
Coronavirus impacting retail sales, claims study
March 13, 2020
Coronavirus prevention focus of pop-up in DC
Coronavirus outbreak raises questions about digital payments and cash
March 12, 2020
Apple shutters Italy stores due to COVID-19
March 11, 2020
Postmates debuts measures to help merchants impacted by COVID-19
February 19, 2020
Coronavirus hit China Lunar New Year sales hard
February 3, 2020
]Apple shutters China stores in wake of coronavirus outbreak
January 31, 2020
Coronavirus likely to impact airport travel, retail worldwide
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