Remove Florida Remove Regional Remove Retail
article thumbnail

Walmart Plans $200M Investment In Florida

PYMNTS

To drive new-store construction and innovations, Walmart is planning on investing an estimated $200 million in its Florida business. The funds will support store openings and renovations as well as retail innovations, the company said in an announcement. million square feet — equivalent to about 20 football fields.

Florida 108
article thumbnail

Today In Retail: CarLotz Looks To Launch Hub Network; Build-A-Bear Anticipates eCommerce Jump

PYMNTS

In today’s top retail news, CarLotz, Inc. Plus, retail rents have fallen to historic lows in the Big Apple amid the coronavirus pandemic. The firm will expand into the Seattle–Lynnwood, Washington market and will also provide a hub for the Orlando–Merritt Island, Florida area. Retail Rents Plummet In NYC As Vacancies Rise.

Retail 131
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Can Booze Help Build Better Retail Experiences?

PYMNTS

Some retailers might be taking that to heart in this new year as part of the larger and ongoing effort to breathe new life into brick-and-mortar retail — a struggle that has been around almost as long as “The Simpsons” has, in fact. And other retailers are turning to alcohol to increase the appeal of their physical offerings.

Retail 139
article thumbnail

Apple To Shutter 30 More US Stores Again Amid Pandemic

PYMNTS

As instances of the coronavirus quickly increase in a number of regions across the nation, Apple plans to shutter 30 more stores in the United States on Thursday (July 2) at the latest. The tech company, which has 271 retail shops in the United States, has recently closed 47 stores again, CNBC reported.

Apple 131
article thumbnail

Retail Bankruptcy Tracker: Claire’s And Grocers Throw In The Towel

PYMNTS

As sad as the end of Toys R Us may be, the iconic toy store is far from the only retailer struggling these days — and it’s not the only one throwing in the towel this week. The beloved, bankrupt retailer has announced the cancellation of all in-store events, such as its annual Easter Egg Hunt and Geoffrey the Giraffe birthday parties.

Retail 142
article thumbnail

ALDI Plans 70 New Store Openings In Expansion Push

PYMNTS

As it begins a new period of growth, ALDI intends to open over 70 new retail locations by the conclusion of 2020. The grocer intends to break ground on its new Loxley, Alabama distribution center and regional headquarters next year. As it stands, the company operates 180 retail locations in Florida as well as Alabama.

Alabama 159
article thumbnail

USAmeriBank Integrates Finastra Payments Hub

Bank Innovation

USAmeriBank is now live on financial service firm Finastra’s payment hub, which will enable the regional bank to implement new payment services and rails. that operates within Florida and Alabama, announced in April, and should allow for a greater capacity for […].

Alabama 186