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Where has all the store seating gone?
by
Janet Nguyen
May 5, 2023
Many outlets have removed chairs and benches, potentially boosting profits. But some shoppers won’t stand for it.
Restaurant, retail recoveries diverge in downtown Boston
Apr 10, 2023
Downtown Boston has more restaurants and bars now than it did before the pandemic. Retail stores, meanwhile, are still struggling.
Reverse stock splits explained through a battle against bankruptcy
Mar 22, 2023
Bed Bath & Beyond is seeking a reverse split, a sign that a company is not confident that its stock will rise on its own, one expert says.
Why do Walmart shoppers enter on the left and exit on the right?
by
Janet Nguyen
Dec 9, 2021
It’s a matter of directing heavy foot traffic, experts say.
Pioneering direct-to-consumer brand Warby Parker goes public
Sep 29, 2021
The company's business model was prepared it for the online sales boom of the pandemic. Now half its revenue comes from in-person sales.
New mask guidance means huge headaches for retail shops, workers
May 14, 2021
Individual businesses and local governments can still set their own rules for whether masks are required.
Why are retailers opening so many stores in 2021?
Mar 23, 2021
Many are discount chains occupying newly vacant space. Some stores offer experiences only available in person.
For public good, not for profit.
10,000 stores likely to close in 2021, study says, but store openings continue
Jan 28, 2021
New data gives a peek at what the post-pandemic economy might look like.
What do April's dismal retail sales mean for chains filing Chapter 11?
May 15, 2020
Retail sales numbers fell by more than 16% in April. For clothing retailers, they were down by 79%.
A look at why retailers may be closing so many stores
Jan 21, 2020
Are retailers shedding space because they have too much or because they're not giving customers the best store experience?