As if closing stores, laying off workers and incurring mounting debt amid the coronavirus pandemic wasn’t bad enough, now retailers face another obstacle, Bloomberg News reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
The nation’s biggest mall owner is set to reopen more than four dozen shopping centers next month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...
Creativity is the pearl of great price in the COVID-19 era, formed under grit and pressure. Brands are finding new ways to get in front of their customers as standard outlets like news and social media are loaded with misinformation and just plain disturbing news....
Reinventing retail in the wake of COVID-19 may mean reinventing retail formats. As the discussion turns to reopening, non-essential locations — malls included — will need to consider old issues like total footprint and new ones like shopper distancing. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Not many direct-to-consumer (DTC) startups can say they broke into the U.S. market with three billboards in Times Square. But that’s exactly what a Portland, Oregon-based company called DHVANI has done – and it has even taken the gambit one level higher. DHVANI is using...
Women’s apparel retailer Chico’s FAS, Inc. will open its stores again in phases beginning in early May, according to a statement from Chief Executive Officer and President Bonnie Brooks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Amid temporary store closures caused by the coronavirus, David’s Bridal rolled out its virtual stylist and virtual appointment experience. More than 300 stylists from throughout the nation will be accessible to clients to “guide, inspire, personalize, and help bring their wedding vision to life,” according to...
As the coronavirus shows no signs of abating, customers are opting to make their purchases without setting foot in stores, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Friday, May 1 is shaping up as one of retail’s most important days since the COVID-19 crisis went down. It’s that day that several states, and now the federal government, have set as an unofficial day to begin reopening the economy. The pressure on cash-strapped...
