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Today In Retail: L’Occitane’s US Division Files For Chapter 11; AutoFi Rolls Out Division For Corporate Clients

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In today’s top retail news, the U.S. Plus, a new Federal Reserve Bank of New York study finds that individuals anticipate that the economy will rebound by next year. division has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey. From Community Hubs To In-Store Theater, Retailers Double Down In Digital At NRF.

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Senators Push For Bill That Would Force Retailers To Accept Cash

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Robert Menendez (D-New Jersey) and Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota) have introduced a bipartisan measure that would forbid merchants from declining cash payments from customers as businesses promote contactless digital payments amid the COVID-19 health crisis, CNBC reported. D-New Jersey) last year. If two U.S.

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National Restaurant Association Framework Aims To Close Gap Between Restaurants And Aggregators

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16), the National Restaurant Association offered up seven public policy tenets that – in collaboration with delivery aggregators – are being billed as a “framework” for the delivery industry. That roster includes Washington State, New Jersey, Chicago and New York City. With data sharing, to boot.

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ATMIA Weighs In On Cashless Retail Ban Debate

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Amazon, of course, stands out as a marquee name in the move to make the retail experience wholly digital commerce. As had been reported late last month, in New York City, the city council held a hearing centered on a bill that would ban stores and restaurants from being able to refuse to accept cash. The Case Against Cash.

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NJ Online Gaming Revenue Set To Grow 66 Pct This Year

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With blackjack and roulette on mobile phones, the growing market for online sports wagering in New Jersey has introduced gamblers to virtual casino games. Mobile betting, however, is only allowed in five: New Jersey, West Virginia, Iowa, Pennsylvania and Nevada per earlier reports.

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Retail Pulse: Zola Opens NYC Store; Kleinfeld Shop ‘Pops Up’ In NJ

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Digitally native retailers are opening stores to bring their virtual experiences into the real world, and Zola is one of the latest merchants to test out the brick-and-mortar waters. The wedding retailer opened a store in New York City’s Flatiron District that is billed as a “one-stop-shop for wedding planning.”.

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Philadelphia Mall Owner Takes Care Of Its Own

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There’s arguably no more polarizing macroeconomic issue in the retail world than the fate of the American mall. The problems start with how retailers view and serve the customer. REITs are not exactly a source of good or even consistent news these days. But apparently they’re doing something right in Philadelphia.