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Pandemic Drives Hertz To Declare Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
May 22, 2020

Hertz Global Holdings filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy late Friday (May 22) as the coronavirus pandemic continues to dry up travel and tourism and all but shut down the car-rental business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Big-Box Retail CEOs Say Stimulus Checks Boosted Sales
May 22, 2020

If you want to know whether stimulus checks are working to rebuild the economy, just ask the world’s largest retailer. Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner, who oversees more than 4,700 stores, says the answer is yes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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NRF Cautions On Treasure Hunt Shopping
May 22, 2020

The reopening of retail is bound to portend changes for businesses as well as consumers. The National Retail Federation (NRF) and other groups have released guidelines for store operation and design today (May 22) as members begin to come back from the economic devastation of...

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Ex-Stitch Fix COO Says Yes To AI-Powered Fashion
May 22, 2020

Former Stitch Fix COO Julie Bornstein is behind a new startup announced earlier this week called The Yes. Launched with ex-Google technical guru Amit Aggarwal, the women’s fashion site is billed with no less an ambition than “a next gen shopping experience poised to redefine the architecture...

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Philly Consortium Advances ‘Regenerator’ Concept For SMBs
May 22, 2020

The data painted a dark picture for Main Street retail this week, with a new Facebook & Small Business Roundtable study showing that over 30 percent of small to medium-sized businesses have either failed or don’t see a way forward due to the pandemic. While...

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Caesars To Resume Gaming, Hospitality Operations In Vegas
May 22, 2020

As it gears up to reopen in Las Vegas, Caesars Entertainment Corporation said it would resume its gaming and hospitality functions at Flamingo Las Vegas and Caesars Palace at “the date and time for reopening specified by the state of Nevada.” The gaming firm said it...

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Ross Stores Begins Reopening After Reporting Sales Drop
May 22, 2020

Amid the ongoing spread of the pandemic throughout the country, Ross Stores, Inc. reported total Q1 sales of $1.8 billion compared to $3.8 billion in the prior year. The retailer said it wasn’t reporting comparable-store sales, as its shops were open for less than seven weeks...

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Restaurant Sales Start To Rebound As Diners Return
May 21, 2020

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Mall of America Skips Mortgage Payments Before June Reopening
May 21, 2020

As an indication of how much retail real estate owners are struggling amid the pandemic, The Mall of America has reportedly skipped two payments on its mortgage of $1.4 billion. Research firm Trepp found that the Triple Five Group-operated shopping center missed the April and...