RETAIL NEWS

Seattle: The area’s retail scene is more than just Amazon
Seattle officials are working hard to make changes, from increasing the local minimum wage to $15, working with developers to create more affordable housing and opening access to preschool.
Boston offers retailers a tale of 2 strategies
Given the dichotomy that exists among Boston’s population, it is not a big surprise that the two retail names most frequently mentioned represent two divergent market approaches — one more upscale and the other with appeal to the cost-conscious.

Tampa, St. Petersburg: Convenience is king for older-skewing shoppers

Buoyed by retiring baby boomers from the North, the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fla. area is seen as a great place for retailers to grab market share.
CVS Pharmacy acquires Red Cross Pharmacy’s 14 stores

CVS Pharmacy said that it would be transferring files from stores in Grain Valley, Mo., and Kearney, Mo., with the remaining locations set to remain operating in the same locations with the same staff.
Walgreens brings #ItEndsWithUs to Chicago

The campaign will feature actor Brandon Larracuente from the popular Netflix series, “13 Reasons Why” and “Bloodline.”
Chicago: A diverse economy blows through the Windy City

The Chicago metro area has seen its share of ups and downs, but it always seems to bounce back stronger than before.
Bay Area retailers innovate around Silicon Valley

Alongside Washington, D.C., and New York City, the Bay Area is one of the most expensive cities to live in the United States.
Miami: The fast-growing gateway to Latin America

Florida overall added 195,000 jobs in 2017, and the Miami area was among the leaders in that growth, according to the state chamber of commerce. Job growth is expected to slow slightly in 2018, with about 180,000 new jobs statewide.
Motor City’s retail scene firing on all cylinders

Widely known as having one of the largest economies in the nation, Detroit remains heavily dependent on the automotive sector with General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler all headquartered here.
Atlanta’s retail scene brings the heat

Dubbed Hotlanta for its infamously scorching summer temperatures, this moniker also easily could be applied to Atlanta’s red-hot economy.

Seattle: The area’s retail scene is more than just Amazon

Boston offers retailers a tale of 2 strategies

Tampa, St. Petersburg: Convenience is king for older-skewing shoppers

CVS Pharmacy acquires Red Cross Pharmacy’s 14 stores

Walgreens brings #ItEndsWithUs to Chicago

Chicago: A diverse economy blows through the Windy City

Bay Area retailers innovate around Silicon Valley

Miami: The fast-growing gateway to Latin America

Motor City’s retail scene firing on all cylinders

Atlanta’s retail scene brings the heat