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Meijer Implements Daily Health Screenings For Employees
Meijer has begun implementing daily health screenings for team members reporting to work at all its stores and facilities in the retailer’s ongoing effort to protect against the spread of COVID-19 and ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
Pantone: Surprising Color Combinations Intrigue Consumers
Critical to catching consumer eyes in the coming years will be combining colors in new and unexpected ways, said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute in an assessment for the International Housewares Association.
Lifetime Brands Positions Business Operations Through Pandemic Challenges
Lifetime Brands is taking several actions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the related impact on its business.
IMC Offers B2B Digital Marketplace, Plans For Summer Markets
To address business disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, International Market Centers and its digital innovation division will provide free subscriptions and transactions to customers through year-end on ShopZio, its business-to-business digital platform.
Gibson Reinforces Cookware Lines
In addition to its new Martha Stewart housewares collection, Gibson will also be bringing several new cookware collections to market including its Kenmore, Oster and Crock-Pot lines.
Ace Hardware Boosts Employment Opportunities
With increased demand for essential products and services, Ace Hardware and its independent retailers plan to hire more than 30,000 people collectively to further support the communities they serve.
Publix Offering Contactless Pay Options
Publix is rolling out contactless pay options to all its stores, including GreenWise Market. The rollout is expected to be completed by Saturday, April 4. This is one more measure Publix is taking to protect the health and well-being of its customers and associates during the pandemic.
Bed Bath & Beyond Extends Store Closures Until May 2
Based on the latest guidance from federal, state and local government and health authorities, Bed Bath & Beyond is extending the temporary closure of its retail stores until at least May 2, 2020.
Jura GIGA 6 Coffee Machine Wins iF Design Award
The Jura GIGA 6, a top-of-the-line professional automatic coffee machine for the home, has won an iF Design Award 2020. The jury awarded the GIGA 6 the seal of product quality after reviewing 7,298 submissions from 56 countries.
Target Adds COVID-19 Safety Measures
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to impact its operations, Target is adding safety measures it will take to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
IACC Program Expands Amazon Anti-Counterfeiting Tools
The International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC) and Amazon have expanded their joint program by offering participants insight into the counterfeit sales volumes of known infringers.
IHA Names Student Design Competition Winners
A diverse group of student industrial designers recently won the top prizes in the International Housewares Association’s 27th annual Student Design Competition. Their winning concepts are said to help protect vulnerable populations and address the environmental impact of personal care products.
eBay Gets Up & Running To Put Small Business Online Fast
In a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, eBay is launching Up & Running, an accelerator program designed to help retailers without an e-commerce presence transition to selling online.
Betty Bossi Debuts Veggie Drill
Betty Bossi has debuted the Veggie Drill, which is designed to core or scoop fruits and vegetables. The company’s kitchen tools are distributed exclusively in the U.S. by Kuhn Rikon.
Dyson Appoints Krueger CEO
Dyson has appointed Roland Krueger as its new CEO, effective immediately. Krueger succeeds Jim Rowan who, after almost eight years with Dyson, has decided to step down.
NRF: Stopping COVID-19 Key To Retail Recovery
NRF chief economist Jack Kleinhenz has stated that the coronavirus pandemic “has triggered shocks” but that the underlying economy is sound, so stopping the spread of COVID-19 is critical.
Lowe’s Increases Hiring Efforts
Lowe’s is actively hiring for 30,000 positions in-stores across the U.S. to support its communities.
Ross Stores Furloughs Workforce
As its stores remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ross Stores will temporarily furlough the majority of its store and distribution center associates, as well as some other associates across the business starting on Sunday, April 5, and until operations can resume in their areas.
BJ’s Wholesale Club Names Cichocki EVP/Membership, Analytics And Business Transformation
BJ’s Wholesale Club has appointed Paul Cichocki as evp/membership, analytics and business transformation, effective April 1. Cichocki will be responsible for the company’s membership, marketing and analytics organizations, and will report directly to BJ’s president and CEO Lee Delaney.