COVID-19 Impacts

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COVID-19 Impacts
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Aug 24
1 min

Coffee makers, mixers, whiteboards: Pandemic fuels home category sales

- In the 13 weeks ending June 27, coffee and espresso makers sold 1 million more units then the same period last year, while electric grills

Amazon's grocery sales triple, net sales up 40%

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Jul 31
1 min

Amazon's grocery sales triple, net sales up 40%

- As consumers continue to devote their dollars to online retailers amidst COVID-19, Amazon reaped the benefits in Q2

Nike opens new store concept in China, 'Nike Rise'

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Jul 13
1 min

Nike opens new store concept in China, 'Nike Rise'

The new 'Nike Rise' store opened last week in Guangzhou, China with a 'digitally enabled journey' at it's core

Bed, Bath & Beyond to close 200 stores over the next 2 years

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Jul 9
1 min

Bed, Bath & Beyond to close 200 stores over the next 2 years

Amazon delays Prime Days until October 2020

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Jul 7
1 min

Amazon delays Prime Days until October 2020

Due to the coronavirus, Amazon has delayed their key summer shopping event, Prime Days, until at least early October

Lululemon to acquire home fitness tech startup

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Jul 2
1 min

Lululemon to acquire home fitness tech startup

As the demand for at-home workouts continue to climb amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, athleisure apparel company Lululemon sets to acquire tech

Back to school shopping will look different this year... but that isn't a bad thing

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Jun 24
1 min

Back to school shopping will look different this year... but that isn't a bad thing

Back to school shopping and the impact COVID-19 will have

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Jun 16
1 min

Walmart to test cashier-less checkout

Walmart in Fayetteville, Arkansas is using self-checkout only amidst the coronavirus pandemic

How will home retailers' shopping experience evolve with COVID-19?

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Jun 12
1 min

How will home retailers' shopping experience evolve with COVID-19?

Traditionally, consumers prefer to go into stores prior to making a big investment on a home purchase - how is COVID changing the industry?

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