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Tag: Retail

30 Sep

Walmart looks to airports as inspiration of new store layout

published on September 30, 2020 - 12:19 PM

(AP) — Walmart is getting inspiration from the airport terminal as it revamps the layout and signage of its stores

25 Mar

First signs of disruption appear in housing; markets ‘calm’

published on March 25, 2020 - 12:51 PM

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed as it continues to

26 Dec

In competition with Internet, companies provide lessons, community

published on December 26, 2019 - 1:49 PM

Of all the sewing hobbyists and professionals in Fresno, Veronica Hitter may top each of them. She’s third generation in

23 Aug

The Latest: Retailers say call to exit China ‘unrealistic’

published on August 23, 2019 - 1:10 PM

(AP) — The Latest on the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China, the world’s two largest economies (all

17 Jul

A rising tide lifts area boat sales

published on July 17, 2019 - 1:15 PM

With temperatures rising, kids out of school and proximity to a number of parks and lakes, the Central Valley is

10 May

Word to your mother: The busiest days for Fresno restaurants

published on May 10, 2019 - 4:24 PM

For some restaurateurs, Sunday is the Super Bowl. Maybe not the one with the football, but for Symone Tellawi, owner/operator

03 May

In retail, big box stores going small

published on May 3, 2018 - 2:17 PM

A few decades ago, Valley residents longed for big box stores so they wouldn’t have to drive long distances to

01 Mar

Kroger joins other big retailers, tightens gun restrictions

published on March 1, 2018 - 12:43 PM

(AP) — Kroger will no longer sell guns to anyone under 21 at the stores it owns, becoming the third

08 Feb

Retail group: Annual retail sales to rise 3.8 to 4.4 percent

published on February 8, 2018 - 1:21 PM

(AP) — An improving economy and tax changes should help retail sales increase 3.8 percent to 4.4 percent this year,

22 Jan

Amazon opens store with no cashiers, lines or registers

published on January 22, 2018 - 12:50 PM

(AP) — No cashiers, no lines, no registers — this is how Amazon sees the future of in-store shopping. The