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During a remade shopping season, many Americans ditched stores for digital outlets. And pandemic buying trends that favored household goods and food over apparel continued, according to early sales data from firms that track shopper spending.

The coronavirus pandemic is forcing retailers to rethink the role of the brick-and-mortar store.

Black Friday is officially Black November. Also parts of October. And December, too.

Add last-minute holiday shopping to the list of time-honored traditions being upended by the coronavirus pandemic.

Retailer says comparable sales rose 24% in the latest quarter, powered by a 195% surge in digital sales.

Target has opted to close its stores for Thanksgiving Day this year after opening on the holiday for most of the past decade.

CVS (CVS) and Target (TGT) will require customers to wear masks in their stores across the United States as the retail industry moves to enforce mask mandates to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Online sales may be a saving grace for pandemic-battered retailers with fewer shoppers in their stores. But many retailers, from department store chain Macy’s Inc to essential retailer Target Corp, are grappling with higher expenses related to e-commerce.

Costco is bringing back free food samples. Target is accepting customer returns on all merchandise. And Kroger is returning to its pre-pandemic store hours at some locations.

Target is boosting its pickup and drive-up capabilities for customers looking to buy groceries on the go.