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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Best Buy Aims To Reduce Carbon Emissions
After reducing its carbon emissions more than 50%, Best Buy said it is committing to achieve an even greater impact.
Walmart Invests In U.S. Manufacturing At Open Call Event
Hundreds of entrepreneurs and small businesses lined the halls at Walmart’s home office to pitch their U.S.-manufactured products to Walmart buyers. During the sixth annual Open Call event, more than 100 companies moved on to the next step, with several dozen getting deals on the spot to go on Walmart store shelves, the company said.
Ace Hardware To Open 11 New Stores In California
Ace Hardware will open new stores in 11 former Orchard Supply Hardware locations in California.
Pier 1 Board Initiates Reverse Stock Split
At Pier 1 Imports’ 2019 annual meeting of shareholders held on June 19, shareholders authorized a reverse stock split at a ratio of 1-for-5, 1-for-10 or 1-for-20, and a reduction in the number of authorized shares of common stock by a corresponding ratio.
Numerator: Amazon Prime Day Connecting With Consumers
According to market research firm Numerator, a fifth of households across the U.S. will take part in Amazon Prime Day this year, an event that continues to help the company connect with consumers.