Sally Beauty Launches New Mobile App
Sally Beauty said it has launched a new app for iOS and Android devices as a continuation of the brand’s digital transformation plan.
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Selling A Better Quality Of Life
The annual HomeWorld Business Health & Wellness Report in the June 24, 2019, issue underscores an evolving consumer state of mind and the brimming opportunity for housewares suppliers and retailers that have responded by placing healthy living and wellness at the heart of their marketing and merchandising execution.
Rite Aid Teams With Adobe To Drive Digital Initiatives
Rite Aid has entered into a strategic partnership with Adobe to deliver seamless, personalized and connected health and wellness experiences for Rite Aid customers via Adobe Experience Cloud, an end-to-end solution for experience creation, marketing, advertising, analytics and commerce.
Rite Aid Foundation Donates To Folds Of Honor
Over the Memorial Day weekend, The Rite Aid Foundation announced a three-year, $6 million commitment to Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to children of military service members who have been killed or seriously wounded while serving the country.
Helen Of Troy Launches Honeywell-Branded Sleep Fan
With a focus on helping consumers have a better night’s sleep, the new Honeywell DreamWeaver Sleep Fan uses a combination of sound and airflow that is said by the company to create the optimal sleep environment.
Helen Of Troy Wraps Up Solid Q4 Performance
Helen of Troy reported solid results for its fourth quarter ended February 28, 2019, with its beauty and housewares segments leading the way.
Rite Aid Restructures, CEO Steps Down
Rite Aid has begun a leadership transition plan and an organizational restructuring to better align its structure with the company’s operations and to reduce costs.
Kohl’s Q4 Comps Up Slightly, Partners With Planet Fitness
Fourth quarter sales at Kohl’s were down, but the retailer reported a slight uptick in comparable store sales for the three month period ended February 2.
Kohl’s/WW Partnership Another Sign Of Store Relevance
In recent years, we have discussed the need for retailers to rethink how each uses their physical space to keep their brick-and-mortar stores relevant as digital commerce continues to grow.
Housewares A Key Player In New Kohl’s, WW Initiative
Kohl’s and WW (formerly Weight Watchers) are teaming to pilot various health and wellness offerings that include the first in-store WW Studio and the introduction of WW Healthy Kitchen products.
Walgreens, Microsoft Establish Strategic Partnership
Walgreens Boots Alliance and Microsoft Corp. have joined forces to develop new health care delivery models, technology and retail innovations to advance and improve the future of health care, the companies said.
FMI: Wellness Evolving Into Broader Consumer Consideration
The Food Marketing Institute Foundation study, “Power of Health and Well-being in Food Retail,” demonstrated that consumers are looking at the topic of wellness more broadly, the organization reported.
Rite Aid Q3 Sales Grow, Net Loss Shrinks
First quarter net revenue at Rite Aid was up slightly as an increase in its retail pharmacy segment helped boost sales in the three month period ended December 1.
Rite Aid Names Mennen Chief Information Officer
Rite Aid has named Justin Mennen svp/chief information officer.
Kroger, Walgreens Expand Retail Concept Partnership
Kroger and Walgreens recently expanded on the exploratory pilot concept the two retailers announced in October, in which the companies began testing a concept combining Kroger’s grocery expertise with Walgreens’ mix of pharmacy, health and beauty.
CVS Health Completes Aetna Acquisition
In the culmination of a long courtship, CVS Health has completed the acquisition of Aetna, creating a unique comprehensive health care company.
Kohl’s Donations Support Family Health & Wellness Programs
In the spirit of “Giving Tuesday,” Kohl’s said it will award $3.2 million in grants to more than 300 nonprofit organizations across the country that work to improve the health and wellness of children and families as part of its national giving program, which is an extension of the company’s ongoing commitment to health and wellness.
Bluestar, HoMedics Form Brookstone Licensing Deal
Bluestar Alliance and HoMedics recently signed a $165 million, five-year license agreement under the Brookstone brand. The license covers a range of massage, massage chair, home environment and other select product categories.
Satech Introduces SmartCells SlimLine Anti-Fatigue Mats
Satech, Inc. has introduced its SmartCells SlimLine anti-fatigue mat collection. The company is a manufacturer of industrial and residential anti-fatigue mats.
Ulta Positioning Company For Store, Digital Growth
As sales at Ulta continue to grow at a steady pace, the beauty retailer is moving forward with plans to open 225 stores in the coming three years while also sharpening its focus on digital operations.