Nike and the Post COVID-19 ‘New Normal’ Disruptive Future of Retail
This article summarizes the COVID-19 China’s “new retail” strategies, generational commerce transformation trends, and the latest global and regional retail sales forecasts post the pandemic, as well as uses Nike's response as an example of the positive actions taken by retailers during the health crisis.
DOJ Goes after Scammers Exploiting Coronavirus Pandemic
Due to the troublesome spread of coronavirus-themed scams and malware attacks, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) launched a nationwide campaign to detect, inhibit...
Good Samaritan Helped Stop Suspected Shoplifters
Police said a civilian helped stop a pair of accused shoplifters from leaving a Northampton County (Pennsylvania) shopping center with more than $1,000 worth...
Suspect Coughed on Store Shoppers; Wrote ‘COVID’ on Cooler Door
A Missouri man intentionally coughed on fellow shoppers at a store and scrawled “COVID” on a cooler door, police said.
John Swaller, 33, of Cuba,...
Recognize Him? Man Wanted for Assaulting LP Associate
The Kennewick (Washington) Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a man (image posted on web site) who allegedly assaulted a...
Burglary Rates Fall as Stores Harden Exteriors; But Neighbors Also Play a Role
Retail stores and other commercial properties are experiencing fewer burglaries. In the first half of 2019, burglaries for all properties fell by a substantial 11.1 percent nationally.
Shoplifting Suspect Charged with Setting Fire to Employee’s Car
A suspected shoplifter at a Walmart store in Lake Geneva (Wisconsin) returned to the store and set fire to a car belonging to the...
Retail Workers to Provide Tech Support During COVID-19
With all of Apple's US retail stores shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the iPhone maker is asking store workers to morph into remote...
Department Store Furloughs Most of Its Workforce; To Cover 100% of Their Health Premiums
JCPenney joined the growing list of major retail chains that are furloughing employees as stores remain closed amid the COVID-10 crisis.
The department store giant...
Conflicting Local Orders Creating Mass Confusion for Retailers, Law Enforcement, Public
Local directives are creating mass confusion and inconsistent guidelines across communities, forcing retailers to shift valuable resources and time away from existing efforts to safeguard employees and customers.