Walmart adding ‘pop-up’ centers for online holiday sales
The 42 sites will hold fast-moving items in sections of warehouses that are traditionally used to ship pallets of goods to Walmart stores.
Dick's Sporting Goods doubles down on holiday shopping with 10 days of Black Friday
In a move to capitalize on increased holiday shopping traffic and allow for a safe shopping experience the largest U.S.-based sporting retailer is offering 10 days of Black Friday, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Instacart taps Goldman Sachs to lead IPO at $30B valuation -sources
Instacart was valued at $17.7 billion last month, when it raised $200 million in a private fundraising round
Target reopening looted, ransacked Minneapolis store — but with new focus on catering to black shoppers
A Target location in Minneapolis that was severely damaged during protests in the days following the death of George Floyd is reopening with efforts to improve its image with Black customers.
Costco updates mask policy, requires members with medical conditions to wear face shields
Previously, individuals who are unable to wear a mask or face covering due to a medical condition were exempt from this policy.
Burger King Japan adds a unique entry to the chicken sandwich wars
Ugly things can taste good too.
Online shopping surge could lead to holiday delivery delays
For the holidays, FedEx is hiring 70,000 workers, while UPS is in the throes of hiring more than 100,000 temporary employees
Online consumer spending rebounds from post-election slowdown
Analysts say there are enough major shopping events within the coming weeks that will "make up lost ground" that occurred due to the brief slowdown in spending.
Staple food brands are preparing for the next wave of COVID-19: Frito-Lay, Goya Foods
Pantry food brands are gearing up for panic-shopping as coronavirus cases continue to surge and a second round of lockdowns looms.
Alibaba’s Singles Day vs. Amazon Prime Day
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These retailers are offering Veterans Day discounts
For major retailers, this means offering a range of deals dedicated specifically to these men and women and their families. And while products are a nice gesture, other stores are offering freebies.
Alibaba boasts $56B in sales as post-virus Singles' Day gets into full swing
China’s Alibaba said orders on its e-commerce platforms during the Singles’ Day shopping extravaganza had exceeded $56 billion by Wednesday morning.
The Container Store capitalizes on Netflix home improvement content
The Container Store is capitalizing on stay-at-home, pandemic lifestyles with its most recent streaming service partnerships.
Walmart teams up with GM's Cruise to test grocery delivery with self-driving cars
Ward said the fleet of vehicles will not only save time but they also use 100% renewable energy. The company, which has been outspoken about its sustainability efforts, said using these vehicles will help to support Walmart's goal of reaching zero emissions by 2040.
J.C. Penney on track for Chapter 11 exit before holiday shopping season
JCPenney’s retail and operating assets to be acquired by Brookfield Asset Management and Simon Property Group.
Red Lobster opens its first 'ghost kitchen' in Chicago
Red Lobster announced the opening of its first "ghost kitchen" location in Chicago, embracing a new style of restaurant focused entirely on fulfilling delivery orders for customers and forgoing the traditional dine-in or takeout models.
Coronavirus leaves retailers struggling to pay rent
U.S. retailers are struggling to pay rent in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the country’s largest mall operator.
Ulta to open beauty shops at 100 Target stores in 2021
The partnership stands to benefit both retailers as the coronavirus pandemic upends shopping habits and more people try to minimize potential exposure to the virus through one-stop shopping.
Chick-fil-A creating a better blueprint for building
The home of original chicken sandwich will begin employing the concept known as modular construction to rebuild or redesign existing locations.
Gun stocks fall after vaccine news, lack of election-related civil unrest: report
Shares of firearms sellers fell on Monday amid promising news from Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine, and after election-related unrest failed to materialize, according to a report.



















