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State Governments Deliver Mixed Messages On Reopening Retail

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State governments are dropping the ball on retail reopenings. As the week plays out, inconsistent direction and confusion have been standard with New York, Texas, California and Hawaii getting criticized by retailers big and small. After making the statement, Simon retracted it, pledging cooperation with local officials.

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Can 5G Power Retail Drone Deliveries?

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UPS , too, is going down the drone path – one that Amazon pioneered for retail delivery uses – and is seeking a certification to operate commercial drone flights. In addition, AT&T will let attendees at the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium play with 5G devices. The company applied to the U.S.

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Neiman Marcus Files For Chapter 11

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Neiman Marcus has filed for bankruptcy as the “great resettling” continues for retail. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.”. The move is not a surprise , and actually could have a positive outcome for the 113-year old luxury retail chain.

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Texas Halts Reopening Plans As COVID Cases Spike

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The hardest-hit counties in the state were Bexar, Dallas, Harris and Travis, which include the state’s most populated cities, including Houston, San Antonio, Dallas and Austin. On Wednesday (June 24), there were 5,500 new cases reported.

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Mall Parking Lots Now Revenue Streams For Owners

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into outdoor venues in Denver, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and Woodbridge, New Jersey, with more such venues on the way, CNBC reported. Michelle Snyder , chief marketing officer of Brookfield’s retail arm, said the idea was to keep making money even through the pandemic’s dissolution of many old standards of events.

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Healthcare Disruption Brings More Impact To The Retail World

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In the meantime, the digital, mobile, delivery and other innovations that are taking place in this sector are also promising to impact retailers and the consumers who shop not only with mom-and-pop stores but with the bigger chains. The latest example of that comes from one of the biggest retail chains out there — Walmart.

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Neiman Marcus Emerges From Chapter 11

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has completed its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection process and emerged from one of the highest-profile retail collapses since COVID-19 began, the Dallas-based company disclosed. We emerge from Chapter 11 as a stronger, more innovative retailer, brand partner and employer.”. Neiman Marcus Holding Company Inc.