Ross Readies New Store Openings
Ross Dress for Less is preparing multiple store openings under its own and its DD’s Discounts banners.
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Amazon Sets Expanded Prime Day For July 15
With the event this year expanded to 48 hours, Amazon will launch its annual Prime Day at midnight Pacific Time on Monday, July 15.
H-E-B Opens Tech Hub
H-E-B has opened its Eastside Tech Hub— the retailer’s state-of-the-art, East Austin office for its growing team of digital employees, as well as the new headquarters for Favor, the Austin-based on-demand delivery company that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of H-E-B.
Target.com Rolls Out Same-Day Delivery Service
Target recently rolled out its same-day delivery shopped by Shipt service directly through Target.com.
PMI Names McAdam Global President, Stanley
Pacific Market International (PMI) has named Paul McAdam as global president for the company’s Stanley brand product line.
Ireland Featured Guest At Las Vegas Market’s Gift For Life Benefit
International Market Centers said that Kathy Ireland, chair, CEO and chief designer of Kathy Ireland Worldwide and ambassador for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, will be the featured guest at the 9th annual Up on the Roof fundraiser benefiting Gift for Life.
PMI Taps Spencer As VP/Global Finance
Pacific Market International (PMI) has named Jonathan Spencer as vp/global finance. Spencer brings over 20 years experience in finance roles across the c-suite, operations and venture capital, and he will lead financial planning and analysis at PMI. He will report to David Parker, the company’s CFO and COO.
Office Depot Names Slattery President Of CompuCom
Office Depot has appointed Mick Slattery president of CompuCom, effective immediately. He will report to Gerry Smith, Office Depot CEO.
Sears Hometown & Outlet Struggles In Q1 As Ownership Shifts
Just weeks after the announcement that ESL Holding was pursuing the shares of the company it didn’t yet own, Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores reported lower quarterly comps and earnings.
Freeheart Adds To Thermal Tumbler Collection
Freeheart has added to its lineup of Made in the USA thermal insulated drinkware. The company said it will launch 150 new designs, including nine new categories, plus new licensed collections, during the 2019 summer market season.
Report: JetBlue Sues Walmart Over Jetblack Shopping Service
JetBlue Airways Corp. has reportedly sued Walmart for trademark infringement, after the retailer began using the name Jetblack for its text-based personal shopping service.
Stein Mart Boosts Omnichannel Growth With Oracle Cloud
Stein Mart is boosting its omnichannel capabilities and streamlining its approach to merchandise planning with Oracle Cloud.
Dallas Market Center Names Gourmet Gold Specialty Food Award Winners
The Dallas Market Center has revealed the winners of the 2019 Gourmet Gold Specialty Food Awards, sponsored by Gourmet Insider magazine. The awards were given out during an awards ceremony and cocktail reception held in the World Trade Center during the Dallas Total Housewares & Gourmet Market.
Food Lion Launches Grocery Pick Up Service
Food Lion will launch its “Food Lion To-Go” grocery pick up service on Monday, June 24, at stores across the mid-Atlantic and southeast.
Walmart Settles With Feds Over Bribery Investigations
After a seven-year investigation, Walmart has entered into a global settlement with the United States Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the company’s compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the retailer announced.
AmericasMart Touts Gift Growth For Summer Markets
AmericasMart Atlanta is hosting 83 new, expanded, relocated and renewed showrooms for the July 2019 edition of the Gift + Home Furnishings Show.
Capresso Marks CoffeeTeam Anniversary
Capresso is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the CoffeeTeam, a combination coffeemaker/burr grinder, with an assortment of four models positioned for an expanded group of consumers.
Report: Amazon To Open 4-Star Store In Dallas
Amazon will open a 4-Star store in the Dallas area as the e-commerce outlet continues to test its unique store concept and move further into the world of brick-and-mortar retailing.
Fred’s To Close Additional 49 Locations
Fred’s, Inc. will close an additional 49 underperforming stores as part of an ongoing effort to optimize store footprint, company officials said.
S’well Names Dean Chief Marketing Officer
S’well has named brand veteran Josh Dean as chief marketing officer as the company eyes product expansion and growth opportunities.