Pier 1 Imports, which previously said it would close half of its fleet of stores, now plans to close all of its locations. The retailer, based in Fort Worth, Texas, announced in a news release Tuesday that it was seeking bankruptcy court approval to begin an “orderly wind-down” when stores are able to reopen “following…
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Retailers in many countries are back in business as lockdowns ease, but they are operating under new rules. E-commerce soared in the month of April worldwide, with the general retail sector experiencing 209% growth compared to the same month last year, according to an analysis by ACI Worldwide of hundreds of millions of e-commerce transactions. …
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Los Angeles County officials have officially announced that all retailers can now open for curbside pickup. L.A. County Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer reported that two additional categories of businesses deemed low risk can reopen immediately. The first category applied to retailers, except for those located in indoor shopping centers. However, they can only…
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In a world without live sports because of the ongoing pandemic, to watch a show about a living legend and a dynasty that won six championships in eight years is a wonderful distraction. ESPN and Netflix’s The Last Dance is already a certified hit drawing over 6.1 million viewers when the show premiered. And if…
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The marijuana industry embraces change. Edible products and pre-rolled joints are out. Vape concentrates and loose “flower,” which can be packed into bongs or pipes or rolled into joints and provide more bang for the buck, are in. The country’s marijuana industry is working swiftly to adapt to customers’ needs as the Coronavirus outbreak debilitates…
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With 62% of employed Americans working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, what is the future of work? States are slowly easing their Stay-At-Home orders through phases and returning back to work might happen soon. Take a look at some of the changes we are expected to see! 1. Get used to working from…
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Department stores across the country were once powerful shopping destinations. Before COVID-19, physical storefronts began facing store closures and bankruptcies. Now the industry has been extremely weakened by the Coronavirus pandemic. According to the New York Times, sales of clothing and accessories fell by more than half in March, a trend that is expected to…
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Since the COVID-19 crisis struck, organizations in every sector worldwide have seen their revenues drop substantially in a matter of days. For many, cutting costs, establishing remote work arrangements, and reducing employee workload have been key steps to ensure survival during these uncertain times. But, there are other ways to capture opportunities that may not…
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The current state that we’re in has driven a new surge in warehousing demand. Warehousing directors are helping retail and logistics customers secure additional storage space as the lockdown restrictions cause people to panic buy. This in return can shift the way companies manage their supply chains. Consequently, this will likely include more robust e-commerce…
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Teachers across the nation have quickly adjusted to teaching their students online, which makes this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week that much more special. Take a look at some of the special deals and freebies you can receive this week! Barnes & Noble: The bookstore is offering discounts of up to 25% off the publisher’s list…
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