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Podcast: A Look At The Evolving World Of Retail Real Estate
You’d be hard-pressed to find an industry that hasn’t been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Retail was hit particularly hard, with non-essential brands forced to close doors and depend on their e-Commerce capabilities to stay afloat. Closely tied to these brick-and-mortar…
Executive Viewpoints June 17Target Implements $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage, Extends Coronavirus Benefits
Target will permanently increase its starting minimum wage for associates to $15 per hour as of July 5. The company also will give a one-time recognition bonus of $200 to…
News June 17
Store Technology Q&A: Redefining Experiential Retail For The COVID-19 Era
The hype surrounding “experiential retail” encouraged retailers to think big and invest in technology that would keep shoppers in stores longer — touching and feeling products and having long, passionate…
Features June 17ICSC Launches Campaign To Reconnect Retailers And Shoppers
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) has launched the “Back. Together.” campaign, a marketing and branding initiative to help its members communicate with one voice about the importance of…
News June 17The Emergence Of Data-Driven Concepts In Retail: Measuring ROI/Analytics
As the world re-emerges from stay-at-home mandates, ROI for any brick-and-mortar venture dollar will need to be justified more than ever. Undoubtedly, retailers and brands have been financially challenged through…
Executive Viewpoints June 17NRF Reports May Sales Rebound But Full Recovery Is Still Ahead
Retail sales saw impressive increases in May as retailers began the reopening process, but they still remain well below those of a year ago, according to the National Retail Federation…
News June 16Report: CVS Health Expands On-Demand Delivery Options With DoorDash
CVS Health has partnered with DoorDash to offer same-day contactless delivery for an assortment of 3,000 products, according to Adweek. The service is currently available in Dallas, Houston, Manhattan and…
News June 16Happy Returns Reopens 200+ Store-Based Return Bars, Adds Contactless Procedures
More than 200 in-person return drop-off locations are operating again at retailers including Paper Source and Cost Plus World Market. Happy Returns had closed its 700+-store Return Bar network in…
News June 16
Walmart Acquires Some CareZone Assets, Personnel To Bolster Healthcare Capabilities
Walmart has acquired the technology platform, patents and key intellectual property of CareZone, a mobile app designed to help individuals and families manage medicine and chronic illness for each member…
News June 16
