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Walmart, Target And CVS Boost Pay; Drugstore Chain Plans 50,000 New Hires

Walmart, Target and CVS are building on their worker relief efforts and keeping key positions staffed by offering associates higher pay. Walmart fulfillment center employees will see a temporary $2…

News March 23
Curbside Best-Buy

Best Buy Closes All Stores, Keeps Curbside Pickup Option For Online Shoppers

After initially keeping its stores open amid high demand for electronics items and appliances such as freezers, refrigerators and home office equipment, Best Buy officially is closing all its locations.…

News March 23

How The Amazon Landscape Has Changed

Amazon has dominated the e-Commerce sector in recent years, earning around half of all online purchases. Third-party sellers, or brands that offer their products to consumers through the Amazon marketplace,…

Executive Viewpoints March 23

Samsonite Removes Unwanted Online Product Ads, Lifts Return On Ad Spend 141% Via Retargeting

E-Commerce retailers may be unaware of a growing threat to their business: the presence of invasive product and promotional ads appearing on their web sites that potentially distract shoppers —…

Features March 23
Chistine Currence

How Badgley Mischka Is Democratizing High Fashion

Featuring: Christine Currence, Badgley Mischka With a rich history in licensing, Christine Currence has reached a new milestone in her career: president and owner of Badgley Mischka. Now, she’s helping the brand navigate…

March 23

CVS Opens Drive-Up COVID-19 Testing Site For First Responders

CVS Health has opened its first drive-up coronavirus testing location in Shrewsbury, Mass., where it will test first responders such as firefighters and nurses for the disease for free. Walmart,…

News March 20

Kroger, Walmart And Save A Lot Start Mass Hirings For Displaced Workers

The pressure of the coronavirus pandemic is causing an unemployment crisis: 281,000 jobless claims were filed the week of March 9, a 33% increase over the previous week, according to…

News March 20

As COVID-19 Costs Mount, Solution Providers Assist Retailers With Free Platforms And Services

The financial impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak have been felt throughout retail, with store and shopping center closures alongside feverish efforts to ramp up delivery and replenish the supply…

News March 20

NRF Seeks Federal Guidance On ‘Essential Retail’ Definition

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is appealing to the federal government for clear guidance on issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, citing conflicting regulations and advice at the state, county,…

News March 20
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