Dollar General To Host National Recruiting Events
Dollar General is kicking off a series of recruiting events as it seeks candidates to join the company.
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Report: Amazon Investigating Bribes For Data
Amazon.com is investigating if employees released internal information in response to bribes, The Wall Street Journal has reported.
Aldi Expands Instacart Delivery Service
Aldi has entered a national partnership with Instacart to add an online-based grocery delivery service.
TJX Elects Berkery To Board Of Directors
The TJX Companies has elected Rosemary Berkery to its board of directors.
Survey: Generation Z Consumers Enjoy In-Store Advantages
Profitect, a prescriptive analytics provider for the retail and consumer packaged goods industry, reported that, in a survey of Generation Z shoppers ages 18 to 22, 42% of respondents prefer to shop in-store versus online.
Trump Administration Imposes $200B In Tariffs
The Trump administration has imposed tariffs on $200 billion worth of product imported from China, which includes a host of consumer products such as housewares, consumer electronics, tools and food.
Crate & Barrel, Reese Witherspoon Launch New Dinnerware
Crate & Barrel has partnered with Draper James, Reese Witherspoon’s southern-inspired lifestyle brand, to launch a new dinnerware collection: Indigo Vine.
Collins Elected IHA Board Of Directors Chairman
Four new directors have been elected to the board of directors of the International Housewares Association and new board officers were also elected.
Ember Temperature Control Mug Debuts At Bloomingdale’s
Ember’s temperature control ceramic and travel mugs are debuting at Bloomingdale’s as part of the retailer’s “Urban Explorer” installation of its pop-up event, The Carousel at Bloomingdale’s.
Staples To Acquire Distributor Essendant
Essendant, a distributor of workplace items with 2017 net sales of $5 billion, has accepted an acquisition bid from Staples.
SiliconeZone Preps New Products, Teams With Consulting Group
SiliconeZone has developed new kitchenware and teamed with Highway 87, a sales and marketing consulting group, to strengthen sales operations in the U.S.
Kitchen, Home A Part Of Newly Launched Amazon Storefronts
Amazon is connecting with nearly 20,000 U.S. small and medium-sized businesses through its new Amazon Storefronts.
Nordstrom Launches New Customer Loyalty Program
Nordstrom has revamped its customer loyalty program with the launch of The Nordy Club, which will debut this fall.
Prep Tools Debuts The Tastemaker Craft Infuser
Prep Tools has debuted the Tastemaker Craft Infuser, which is designed to attach to the top of a liquor bottle to help consumers create shots, mixers and cocktails.
Kirkland’s Unveils New Store Concept
Kirkland’s has reopened its Brentwood, TN, location at 1624 Galleria Blvd. after a month-long closure for remodeling. The new, reimagined store design has been planned to provide shoppers with design and décor inspiration, the company said.
Hayneedle Partners With Plus-Size Fashion Site Dia&Co
In a cross product category initiative, Hayneedle has partnered with Dia&Co, a designer and e-tailer of plus-size fashions, in an initiative that will establish promotional links between the businesses.
Target Teams With Teigen On New Kitchenware
Target is teaming with model and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen on an exclusive new line of kitchenware that will debut on September 30.
Albertsons Appoints Donald CEO
Albertsons Companies has appointed Jim Donald, currently the company’s president and chief operating officer, to president and chief executive officer, effective immediately.
NRF: August Retail Sales Gained As Consumers Stay Positive
Despite some macro economic concerns among consumers and inclement weather in the U.S., retail sales gained in August, according to the National Retail Federation.
Target Aims To Boost Seasonal Workforce
Target said it plans to hire approximately 120,000 seasonal team members across the country for the upcoming holiday season, a 20% increase over last year’s hiring commitment.