Walmart abandons shelf-scanning robots, lets humans do work
The retailer said Monday it has ended its relationship with startup Bossa Nova Robotics
These stores, restaurants are closed on Election Day
Here are the stores and restaurants that have made public declarations about Election Day closures.
Midwestern states with low unemployment have few rules
Five of the six states with the nation’s lowest unemployment rates are in the Midwest, have Republican governors and have almost no restrictions intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Alibaba's Singles Day shopping event kicks off early
Alibaba will have more than 2 million items on sale during this year's Singles Day event, twice as many as last year.
CBL, shopping mall giant, files for bankruptcy
CBL controls 107 properties totaling 66.7 million square feet across 26 states.
Friendly's agrees to sell 'substantially all of its assets,' expects restaurants to remain open
The pandemic has not been friendly to the restaurant industry.
'All eyes on Tuesday' as even risk-hungry retail traders pause
Asia’s retail traders are lifting short bets on U.S. stocks before Tuesday's election and keeping cash on hand, brokerages say.
Lowe’s hiring 20,000 seasonal employees for holidays
Lowe's announced it is hiring seasonal employees for the holiday season, but is also continuing to hire for permanent positions.
US enlists pharmacy chains to vaccinate against coronavirus: WSJ
More than a dozen retail pharmacy chains have agreed to partner with the federal government to serve as Covid-19 vaccination sites under a plan developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
How luxury brands are tapping into consignment -- and winning
As consignment shopping thrives during the pandemic-driven e-commerce boom and consumer demand shifts towards sustainability, high-end labels are tapping into secondhand markets.
Amazon's latest luxury push is slow to win big fashion brands
The e-commerce giant’s new Luxury Stores launched with Oscar de la Renta, but few big fashion houses have so far followed suit.
Dunkin' Brands to go private in $8.76B deal by Arby's owner
Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins will operate as distinct brands within Inspire
Bed Bath & Beyond scaling back on 20% off coupon mailers
Bed Bath & Beyond is carving out other ways to promote deals outside of its signature 20% coupon mailers.
Walmart returns guns, ammo to sales floor following brief removal
The retailer temporarily removed guns from visible locations amid unrest in parts of the U.S.
Pandemic brings new restrictions on restaurants and retailers as demand is rising
As coronavirus cases rise across much of the U.S., restaurants and retailers are again contending with new restrictions and staffing challenges. Unlike the initial virus surge, when much of the country shut down, this one coincides with rising demand.
More former eBay employees admit to terrorizing Mass. couple
Two former eBay Inc employees pleaded guilty on Thursday to participating in a cyber stalking campaign against a Massachusetts couple whose online newsletter was viewed by top executives as critical of the e-commerce company.
Walmart taking ‘necessary protection’ removing weapon displays amid civil unrest: Former NYPD lieutenant
Darrin Porcher on civil unrest amid election
American shoppers panic-buying as coronavirus spike aggravates year of upheaval
With just four days until the 2020 presidential election, early indicators show American shoppers concerned about political fallout and the months ahead are buying and stockpiling goods.
Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop brewing up coffee business
Gwyneth Paltrow's wellness empire Goop is brewing up coffee at a steep price point.
Blue Apron CEO: We’re in ‘great position’ to grow
Blue Apron CEO on the state of business



















