Archives for September 2016
Lidl seeking store managers in 12 metro areas15 Sep 2016
In a another step toward the debut of U.S. stores, Lidl has begun advertising for store managers. Lidl has said... Continue Reading
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High Street Retail Is Dead. Long Live High Street Retail15 Sep 2016
The advent of e-commerce and the global rise of internet penetration made many people create post-apocalyptic scenarios about abandoned commercial... Continue Reading
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Target pilots ‘Perks’ rewards program15 Sep 2016
Target has introduced a way for in-store shoppers to rack up points from purchases through an experimental customer loyalty program.... Continue Reading
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Saks Downtown sheds department store label15 Sep 2016
Saks Downtown is the anti-department store. The luxury chain’s new downtown outpost, which opens Friday in Brookfield Place, is smaller... Continue Reading
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Wal-Mart to Stop Selling ‘Egyptian Cotton’ Sheets Made by Welspun India15 Sep 2016
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said it would stop selling Egyptian cotton sheets made by Welspun India Ltd., after its investigation found... Continue Reading
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Lowe’s Is Launching Its Own Line Of Retail Robots15 Sep 2016
American home improvement retail chain Lowe’s is joining the battle to remain relevant in an increasingly e-commerce dominated marketplace. Through... Continue Reading
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Xmas comes early for some retailers as shipper gets okay to unload ships15 Sep 2016
A bankrupt shipping company will be able to pay workers to unload goods from some U.S. bound ships, potentially providing... Continue Reading
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Analysis: It could have been worse for Kroger15 Sep 2016
Kroger Co. on Friday said sales were expected to remain positive despite an operating environment that turned more challenging over... Continue Reading
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Nordstrom countdown to opening begins15 Sep 2016
It will have a casual cocktail lounge, a men’s clubhouse, a playhouse for children, an espresso bar, a full-service licensed... Continue Reading
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BJ’s revamps online shopping15 Sep 2016
BJ’s Wholesale Club has updated its website to make shopping easier, the retailer said. Upgrades include a streamlined online membership... Continue Reading
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