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NRF Foundation Adds Two Credentials to Enhance COVID-19 Safety

The NRF Foundation has launched two new credentials in its RISE Up program in response to the coronavirus pandemic: COVID-19 Retail Operations and COVID-19 Customer Conflict Prevention. The credentials focus…

News October 15

Ascena to Sell Justice Assets at Auction as Bankruptcy Proceedings Continue

Ascena Retail Group has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Premier Brands Justice to sell the intellectual property, ecommerce business and other assets of the Justice brand. Premier Brands…

News October 15

PetSmart Canada Partners with DoorDash to Offer Same-Day Delivery

PetSmart Canada is now offering on-demand, same-day delivery service powered through the DoorDash Drive fulfillment platform. Shoppers can place their orders for contactless same-day delivery on PetSmart.ca or via the PetSmart mobile…

News October 15

Bed Bath & Beyond to Sell Several Non-Core Assets

Bed Bath & Beyond has entered into separate agreements to sell its Christmas Tree Shops retail banner, its institutional Linen Holdings business and a distribution center located in Florence, N.J. The company…

News October 15

Macy’s Names Permanent CFO

Macy’s has appointed Adrian Mitchell as its new CFO, effective Nov. 2. Mitchell will take on responsibility for leading all finance functions and will report to Macy’s Inc. Chairman and…

News October 15

Q&A: How ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Managed A 2,000% Spike in Ecommerce Demand

The closure of bars and restaurants at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic meant demand at alcoholic beverage merchants, which were designated as essential retailers, spiked just as hard as…

Features October 15

Retail x Fintech: The Importance of Security in Retail’s Adoption of BOPIS and Payment Installment Plans

Over the past several months, retailers have experienced challenges and changes they thought they would never see in 2020. Even before the pandemic completely upended the world economy, how consumers…

Executive Viewpoints October 15

Walmart Splits Black Friday Promotion into Three Events Across November

Walmart will adapt to what is shaping up to be an extended holiday season by spreading out its Black Friday promotions across three events that will span most of November.…

News October 14

How Woodman’s Markets is Harnessing In-Store ‘Anti-COVID Robots’

In-store robots aren’t just tools that can check for mislabeled products or clean messes in a timely manner. They also provide an answer to some of the challenges created by…

Features October 14
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