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Brick-and-mortar stores
In Texas, immigrant businesses breathe new life into old units
by
Miguel Perez
May 6, 2019
There are a lot of empty retail spaces across the United States looking for fresh ideas to lure in shoppers. Urban designers say it’s all about offering something you can’t get online. In some cases, immigrant business owners in Texas are helping transform brick-and-mortar spaces — long abandoned by regional retailers — into marketplaces that […]
Kohl's banks on Amazon returns to improve store traffic
by
Ben Bradford
Apr 24, 2019
Kohl's is expanding a deal with Amazon that allows online shoppers to return their merchandise at Kohl's stores.
Divided Decade: How the financial crisis changed retail
by
Tommy Andres
Dec 20, 2018
A decade later, everything is still on sale.
Costco’s membership warehouse model has been faring well in the competitive retail space
May 29, 2018
Later this week, we’ll get quarterly earnings from Costco, the nationwide warehouse-discounter. The chain offers a limited number of items — premium and private-label — priced to sell. So how is the company faring as it faces an ever-more competitive retail landscape for brick-and-mortar and online sales? Click the audio player above to hear the full […]
Stores switch holiday sales strategy
Dec 22, 2017
You’ve waited until the last minute to do your Christmas shopping. It’s too late to order stuff online and get it by Christmas Day so you have to head to the mall. Brick-and-mortar stores have the advantage now. And they may not be offering the best last-minute deals. Click the audio player above to hear […]
Retailers rethink physical stores as online shopping grows
Dec 19, 2017
Retailers are shrinking stores and making them more interactive to make them more attractive to customers.
Startup called Bodega hits a nerve with actual bodega customers
Sep 13, 2017
Can a vending machine replace the friendly corner store?
For public good, not for profit.
How some brick-and-mortar retailers will survive e-commerce
May 10, 2016
Retailers are trying to generate foot traffic in stores with food offerings and more "branded experience."
Retail shakeout: Web stores on the rise
Apr 28, 2016
Retailers are trying to figure out how to match the sales volume and customer experience of brick-and-mortar stores on their e-commerce sites.