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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Built NY Grows Lunch Tote Assortment
Built NY, a division of Lifetime Brands, is growing its lunch tote assortment, adding several new designs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amazon Kicks Off Summer With Back-To-College Store Launch
Amazon has launched its Off-to-College store, which the retailer characterizes as the ultimate destination for college shopping needs, with home decor and housewares playing a key role.
Kroger Gains In Solid Q1
Kroger continues to push its Restock Kroger strategic initiatives in a first quarter when it narrowly beat a Wall Street estimate.