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Parent company of Men’s Wearhouse misses interest payment
Tailored Brands Inc. has been given some — but not much — breathing room as it struggles to manage its debt amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senate bill would penalize retailers for not accepting cash
It’s a rare bill these days that is introduced by senators from both parties.

Unilever enters digital marketing initiative with Alibaba

A CPG giant is leveraging third-party artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance omnichannel marketing.
CSA Exclusive: Bob’s Discount Furniture puts premium on safe reopening

Bob’s Discount Furniture is going beyond government guidelines for its comprehensive COVID-19 store reopening strategy.
NYC grocers adopt new technology to enhance social distancing

Two supermarkets in Manhattan are using a solution that combines indoor GPS with mobile checkout to minimize shopping time and reduce social interactions.
CEO confidence up

The nation's chief executives are feeling a bit more confident these days, but their mood is still grim.
Malls in Puerto Rico use reservations app with people counter to limit traffic

The largest mall in the Caribbean has found a way to ensure that the number of shoppers complies with government guidelines regain the confidence of consumers that it's safe to enter, shop and dine.
Survey: Omnichannel alcohol trends likely to last beyond COVID-19

Consumers who began ordering alcohol online during the pandemic may have discovered a long-term preference.
Citi Trends Q2 sales up over last year; adds four new stores

Citi Trends stores are back in business with sales exceeding expectations.
The top 10 cities for SMB e-commerce adoption during COVID-19 are…

Mobile payment provider Square is revealing the U.S. cities where it seeing the biggest percent increase in new sellers moving online in response to COVID-19.