Bed Bath & Beyond stores to have all locations open by July

June 23, 2020

Bed Bath & Beyond expects 95% of its retail storefronts to be opened by June 27 and the remaining few by July.

H&M sees sales dip in Q2

June 22, 2020

The second biggest fashion retailer in the world, H&M, saw net sales drop 50% in its second fiscal quarter compared to a year ago primarily due to the…

To boost the customer experience increase departmental collaboration

by Joe Schultz — Vice President of Sales, Harbor Industries

Joe Schultz, vice president of sales at Harbor Retail, explains why to be successful retailers need to build a sense of collaboration and camaraderie and…

Mastercard to tokenize Amazon transactions

June 19, 2020

Mastercard Inc. is rolling out a program to boost transactions on Amazon, as customers in 12 countries across the Americas, Europe and the Middle East will now…

What do Gen Z shoppers really want?

by Mike Roberts — Chief Creative Officer, Green Room Design

Mike Roberts, chief creative officer at Green Room Design, a brand and retail consultancy, maps out what Gen Z consumer are all about and the experience design…

Selling behind a mask: Connecting while social distancing

by Liz Cichowski — President, Learning Means Business, Inc.

Liz Cichowski, a senior instructional designer, retail industry expert, at Learning Means Business Inc., offers up tips for helping retail associates engage…

Walmart launches marketplace with Shopify partnership

June 15, 2020

Walmart and Shopify are partnering on the retailer's newest selling platform called Walmart Marketplace.

Pivoting to meet immediate demands in the QSR, fast casual industry while planning for the future

Julie Hoffman, travel and hospitality head of industry for Adobe, shares valuable insight on how QSRs and fast casual brands can not only hurdle challenges in…

How data is powering a retail evolution during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

by John Kavulich — Vice President, IoT Solution Sales, Acuity Brands

John Kavulich, VP, IoT Solution Sales, Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. explains why the most successful retailers will be those with an actionable data strategy…

Hudson prepping PPE vending machines for US airports

June 11, 2020

Hudson, a travel products retailer with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks and tourist destinations across North America, plans to…

Digital signage market to grow to $26.3B, despite pandemic

June 11, 2020

Despite the current pandemic, the digital signage market is expected to reach $26.3 billion by 2027, according to a report by ResearchAndMarkets. The market…

Retailers taking a pack-and-hold inventory strategy in wake of COVID-19

June 10, 2020

After months of being shuttered due to the coronavirus many retailers, including Gap, are taking a pack-and-hold merchandising approach rather than blow-out…

Fashion group reports big loss due to coronavirus pandemic

June 10, 2020

Inditex, the biggest fashion group in the world, is reporting a $465 million net loss for February through April and the COVID-19 pandemic is the big reason…

Klarna to launch Vibe loyalty program

June 9, 2020

The 7 Rs of resiliency programs

by Doug Reifschneider — Vice President of Marketing, Pita Pit USA

Doug Reifschneider, a CMO with Chief Outsiders, shares a 7 Rs of Resiliency Programs, which is a checklist that can help frame and direct retailer efforts in…

COVID-19 impact on imports easing up, claims NRF report

June 9, 2020

While the COVID-19 impact to import is lessening, projected figures regarding imports are still below last year levels, according to a National Retail…

Mall operator suing retailers for late rent

June 8, 2020

Simon Property, the biggest mall operator in the U.S., is suing Old Navy, Banana Republic and The Gap for back rent and other charges related to store leases…

Aramark opens ‘pop-up’ grocery stores

June 5, 2020

Aramark is opening on-site "pop-up" grocery stores at health care facilities across the country to serve as a one-stop shop for doctors, nurses and hospital…

Retailers set hours for those at risk in pandemic

June 4, 2020

Seniors and those vulnerable to the coronavirus are getting their own shopping time at several retailers including Kohl's, J.C. Penney and T.J. Maxx.

Timberland taps Klarna for flexible pay option

June 4, 2020

Outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland is partnering with Klarna, a payments and shopping provider, to offer its U.S. e-commerce customers a buy now, pay later…