Lamps Plus has rebranded its division serving the company’s professional trade, previously known as Lamps Plus Professionals, to Lamps Plus Pros.
Consumers buying products online expect retailers to offer free delivery, but are also embracing new options such as store pickup, according to a recent survey from the National Retail Federation.
With activist investor action looming, eBay has responded to a letter from Elliott International, a fund with an interest in the company, suggesting changes in operations and spinoffs of StubHub and the eBay classifieds group.
E-tailer Brandless.com has launched a no-fee subscription service.
Stop & Shop will launch driverless grocery vehicles in the greater Boston area beginning in spring 2019.
Lowe’s and the National Football League have formed a new partnership. Lowe’s is now the Official Home Improvement Retail Sponsor of the NFL.
Five Below reported positive net sales results for the holiday period, the quarter-to-date period from November 4, 2018, through January 5, 2019.
Wayfair has been known for its curation of products, organizing merchandise to simplify the shopping experience for consumers. The retailer has been gradually expanding its curation efforts, with the latest example being the launch of its Greyleigh collection.
According to eMarketer, Millennials are more social when it comes to media than they are in person, at least when it comes to shopping.
After a strong holiday season, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is currently capitalizing on Toys “R” Us’ liquidation as the closeout retailer looks to expand, according to a recent media report.
Target is expanding its proprietary Project 62 home furnishings line with the forthcoming launch of a new lighting assortment designed by interior designer Leanne Ford.
According to a University of Michigan survey, consumer sentiment in the U.S. slipped during early January, with the decline primarily focused on prospects for the domestic economy.
Euromonitor International has released its list of Top 10 Global Consumer Trends for 2019 that touches on a host of hot topics including digital trends and environmental issues that are expected to impact how people shop for products in the year ahead.
Kroger’s chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen provided his outlook on the future of retail at the NRF 2019: Retail’s Big Show in New York City during a keynote presentation themed, “Restocking the future: Kroger’s insatiable appetite to play and win the long game.”
Third-party sales at Amazon are growing at a faster rate than first-party sales, according to the company, which in a new report outlined the number of small and medium-sized businesses that topped key sales milestones during 2018.
Walmart has added four delivery companies to its network to help expand the retailer’s online grocery delivery options.
Shopko said that its first-day motions to help facilitate continued operations while the company operates under Chapter 11 protection were approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska.
Sears Holdings officials acknowledged Edward Lampert’s winning bid for the company, subject to bankruptcy court approval.
Amazon Prime has exceeded the 100 million member mark, according to a report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP).
Albertsons Companies gained traction in its third quarter, as the supermarket retailer posted both store and online sales growth.