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Why Eastbanc Is Prioritizing Brand Partnerships Amid COVID-19

Featuring: Philippe Lanier, Eastbanc As a principal at Eastbanc, a prominent retail landlord in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington DC, Philippe Lanier has been having a lot of conversations with retail partners. Through…

June 15

Extended COVID-19 Crisis Could Force Tailored Brands Into Bankruptcy

Tailored Brands may have to file for bankruptcy if the COVID-19 crisis continues, according to a filing with the SEC. The retailer posted a sales drop of 60.4% during Q1…

News June 12

Staples Adds Same-Day Delivery From 1,000+ Stores

A new partnership with Instacart will allow Staples U.S. Retail to offer same-day delivery from more than 1,000 stores. Shoppers will be able to select from home office and back-to-school…

News June 12

Sam’s Club Expands Curbside Pickup Chainwide

Following a 16-store pilot of curbside pickup, Sam’s Club is rolling out the service to all of its 597 locations. The offering, which includes a same-day pickup option, will be…

News June 12

How Google Shopping Is Making Its Mark In The E-Commerce Revolution

It’s safe to say that the retail industry is going through a revolution. In the world of e-Commerce, Amazon is continually seen as the industry leader, but recently Google has…

Executive Viewpoints June 12

Shop Local: Independent Pet Retailers Display Dedication And Innovation In Face of Pandemic

Efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, have transformed the world and our daily activities in extraordinary ways. As we navigate this unprecedented time, our first priority…

Executive Viewpoints June 12

Facilities Management CEO: ‘Cleanliness Will Be Looked At In An Entirely Different Lens’

It’s long been a retail “business basic” to keep stores clean, both for purposes of hygiene and to create a positive customer experience. But as with so many other things,…

Features June 12

Inditex To Shutter Up To 1,200 Non-Zara Stores As It Pivots Toward E-Commerce

Inditex may close 1,000 to 1,200 stores as the retailer puts a greater emphasis on e-Commerce operations. Most of the closures are expected to be smaller, non-Zara branded locations, and…

News June 11

Potential RTW Retailwinds Bankruptcy Could Lead To Closure Of All Stores

If the coronavirus pandemic forces RTW Retailwinds into bankruptcy, the retailer might need to close all its physical stores, according to a filing with the SEC. RTW Retailwinds already is…

News June 11
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