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Healthcare DTC Startup Ro Launches at Walmart

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Healthcare DTC Startup Ro Launches at Walmart

Retail Dive | May 4, 2021 As big-box retailers continue to ink partnerships with DTC brands, Walmart is looking to elevate its health and wellness aisle. Healthcare technology company Ro launched its exclusive Roman men's over-the-counter products at 4,600 Walmart locations and on Walmart's website. Ro debuts a line of vitamins and supplements for heart health, stress relief, testosterone support and prostate health, as well as swipes and condoms. Roman products will be at 97

Lowe's Launches Curated Home Decor Series

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Lowe's Launches Curated Home Decor Series

Retail Dive | May 3, 2021 Coinciding with its 100th year in business, Lowe's unveiled "Lowe's House of Curators," a series of curations by designers and other influential names. Lowe's aim with this initiative is to make stylish pieces available to consumers at accessible price points. The series kicks off with interior designer and fashion icon Iris Apfel, who curated a collection of "bold décor items that mirror her unique aesthetic." Featuring a centennial color palette, t

Walmart is Helping Pets Live Better, Too

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Walmart is Helping Pets Live Better, Too

Walmart News | May 3, 2021 This National Pet Month, Walmart is excited to celebrate all the pets and all fellow pet parents. A positive outcome from the pandemic has been a surge in pet adoptions and fostering, with more than 11 million U.S. households getting a new pet. Melody Richard, Vice President, Pets, Walmart shares "With a family that includes four members with four legs, I know the importance of giving your pets the very best. And Walmart does, too." From healthy tre

Dollar General Finds Growth Path by Meeting Shopper Needs

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Dollar General Finds Growth Path by Meeting Shopper Needs

WWD | May 3, 2021 Last year was tough for many retailers and brands that were forced to temporarily close physical stores due to the pandemic. But for Dollar General, 2020 was a year of growth with 1,000 new stores opened. Emily Taylor, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer at Dollar General, shares the retailer’s growth story. "We’ve been delivering growth numbers, but equally impressive is our continued increase in productivity in our existing stores. Tha

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Dick's Builds Out Brand Ambassador Roster for Private Labels

Retail Dive | April 30, 2021 In the past several months, Dick's Sporting Goods has launched VRST, tested and expanded clearance-based store formats, teased a new outdoor concept "Public Lands", secured brand ambassadors for multiple private labels, and debuted an experiential store, "House of Sport". While performing strong, a reported record 9.9% comps increase for 2020 and also doubled digital sales. VRST is the retailer's most recently launched private label. Focusing sole

Go Behind the Scenes with the Teams Opening New Target Stores Across the Country

Apr 29
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Go Behind the Scenes with the Teams Opening New Target Stores Across the Country

A Bullseye View | April 29, 2021 Target consistently creating a safe, easy and inspiring shopping experience is hitting the ground running. Announcing a $4 billion annual investment to improve your Target Run, Target starts with new stores in 12 locations. Target's total store count grows to more than 1,900, including over 140 small format locations. New stores will have the same popular products and services guests love, including Order Pickup and more Drive Up locations as

Apr 29
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Diaper Brand Millie Moon Launches Exclusively at Target

Retail Dive | April 29, 2021 Target expands offerings in the baby category as it launches luxury collection, Millie Moon. Diapers and wipes are available exclusively in the aisles of over 1,700 Target locations and Target.com. The brand's products consist of materials that cater to children with sensitive skin. Millie Moon will join the retailer's line of products that are certified with the Target Clean logo. Millie Moon gives back a portion of proceeds to early literacy non

Amazon’s Revenue Got Even Bigger in Q1

Apr 29
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Amazon’s Revenue Got Even Bigger in Q1

WWD | April 29, 2021 Amazon's first quarter earnings report, the e-commerce giant easily beat expectations on earnings and revenue, with sales growth 44 percent year-over-year. Revenue blew past the $104.47 billion expected by more than $4 billion, clocking in at $108.52 billion, and net sales hit $108.5 billion, a significant jump compared to the $75.5 billion from the first quarter of last year. Boasting more than 200 million paid Prime members worldwide, the company believ

Target’s Bringing the Outdoors in with this Lush New Partnership

Apr 27
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Target’s Bringing the Outdoors in with this Lush New Partnership

A Bullseye View | April 27, 2021 Something big is about to bloom: Hilton Carter for Target, a new, Spring collection from plant enthusiast and interior stylist Hilton Carter. Highlighting Hilton’s modern and approachable style, the collection includes a variety of plants, pots, terrariums and tools that make plant parenthood stylish and easy, bringing the outdoors in. “Our guests are increasingly looking for ways to add more comfort and personality to their surroundings. Sear

Private Label Growth Poised to Reignite in 2021

Apr 27
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Private Label Growth Poised to Reignite in 2021

Retail Dive | April 27, 2021 Last year, for the first time in a decade, sales growth of national brands outpaced the growth of private labels, according to NielsenIQ data. Store brand manufacturers like TreeHouse Foods struggled to shift their supply chains amid demand spikes, while major brands were able to narrow assortments and focus on best-sellers. Private label outpacing national brand growth is set to resume this year, as retailers and suppliers face a more normalized

Walmart Dedicating the Month of May to Moms

Apr 26
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Walmart Dedicating the Month of May to Moms

Walmart News | April 26, 2021 Whether she’s balancing working from home while homeschooling her children, learning to master an at-home haircut or just preserving some semblance of sanity for her family, it goes without saying that the last year has been an extra challenging one for the moms in our lives. Walmart is showing a little extra appreciation for moms by extending Mother’s Day into Mother’s May. Each week during the month of May, Walmart will be sharing different way

Meal Delivery Startup Well Seasoned Wants To Make It Easier To Put Meat On The Table

Apr 26
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Meal Delivery Startup Well Seasoned Wants To Make It Easier To Put Meat On The Table

Forbes | April 26, 2021 Treiman in 2012 introduced the HelloFresh meal kit brand in the United States, and he steered its growth as chief operating officer until 2015. He currently is launching Well Seasoned, a direct-to-consumer company that sells pre-marinated, pre-seasoned cuts of meat delivered frozen and ready for the stove or grill. Research firm IBISWorld, in a May. 2020 report, said meal kit sales grew at an average annual rate of 28.9% between 2015 and 2020, to reach

Love Beauty and Planet Launches First Refillable Hair Care at Target

Apr 23
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Love Beauty and Planet Launches First Refillable Hair Care at Target

Retail Dive | April 23, 2021 In an effort to address sustainability across its global operations, Love Beauty and Planet introduced its first aluminum refillable hair care bottles at Target. The Unilever personal care brand's reusable shampoo and conditioner bottles, and refills, are now available in Target locations and online in best-selling scents. One of Love Beauty and Planet's goals is to reduce emissions from sourcing to sale by closely analyzing its manufacturing, dis

The Small Retailer That Changed the Makeup Landscape for Women of Color

Apr 23
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The Small Retailer That Changed the Makeup Landscape for Women of Color

National Retail Federation | April 23, 2021 When women of color purchase makeup, they often experience a problem that white women don’t: a lack of selection. No one knows this better than Kimberly Smith, founder and CEO of Marjani Beauty, who started the company in 2017 after repeatedly experiencing frustrations while trying to purchase makeup. "For Black and Brown women, it’s frustrating to walk into a store and find they do not carry your foundation shade, or be told that c

An Amazon Hair Salon Is Coming To London—Here’s Everything You Need To Know

Apr 20
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An Amazon Hair Salon Is Coming To London—Here’s Everything You Need To Know

Forbes | April 20, 2021 Amazon will be opening its first-ever hair salon. “We have designed this salon for customers to come and experience some of the best technology, hair care products and stylists in the industry,” said John Boumphrey, U.K. country manager at Amazon. The Amazon Salon will be take over a two-story property in Spitalfields, one of East London’s trendiest retail destinations, and include high-tech spins on traditional salons. Augmented reality (AR) technolog

Kohl’s Adds Tommy Hilfiger to its Menswear Department

Apr 20
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Kohl’s Adds Tommy Hilfiger to its Menswear Department

WWD | April 20, 2021 This fall, Tommy Hilfiger will land in more than 600 Kohl’s stores and kohls.com. In 100 of the 600 Kohl’s stores, Tommy will have more space and special fixturing. The collection includes polos, quarter zip-up pullovers, button-down shirts, sweaters, comfort wear in tops and bottoms, denim styles, transitional jackets and puffer vests. In spring 2022, Tommy’s swimwear will be added. Tommy Hilfiger joins the list of brand names Kohl’s has been adding to i

How The Pandemic Has Changed The Toy Business And The Latest Trends In Toys

Apr 20
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How The Pandemic Has Changed The Toy Business And The Latest Trends In Toys

Forbes | April 20, 2021 The toy business, like many industries, has changed dramatically since the pandemic started. James Zahn, Deputy Editor of The Toy Book, Senior Editor of The Toy Insider, shared a number of insights about the industry. As the pandemic took hold and parents realized they’d be spending more time at home, sales spiked. Toy sales in 2020 were up 16% and the big categories were games and puzzles, dolls and action figures and outdoor play. Licensed toys were

Spring’s Here — and So Is Target’s New Installment of The Designer Dress Collection

Apr 19
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Spring’s Here — and So Is Target’s New Installment of The Designer Dress Collection

A Bullseye View | April 19, 2021 Target's Designer Dress Collection is back! This time bringing together designers, Christopher John Rogers, ALEXIS and RIXO, more than 70 original and affordable dresses will be available in bold, bright patterns and statement silhouettes. The limited edition collection is Target’s most size-inclusive one yet, with sizes ranging from XXS-4X. Prices range from $40-$60 and can be purchased on Target.com and in select stores this spring. Each co

Walmart Invests in Cruise, the All-Electric Self-Driving Company

Apr 15
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Walmart Invests in Cruise, the All-Electric Self-Driving Company

Walmart Corporate | April 15, 2021 Retailer's have been learning more about the role autonomous vehicles can play in retail, and we’ve seen enough to know it’s only a question of when they’ll be scaled. Walmart is taking the next step with autonomous vehicles, investing in San-Francisco-based company, Cruise and their all-electric fleet of self-driving cars. The investment will assist developing a last mile delivery ecosystem that’s fast, low-cost and scalable. Walmart began

Sourcing to Protect Pollinators, Merchants Move Toward a Greener Future

Apr 15
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Sourcing to Protect Pollinators, Merchants Move Toward a Greener Future

Walmart Corporate | April 15, 2021 As people rediscover the outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic, many turn to gardening to express creativity and relieve stress. But this serves a more fundamental purpose: enabling pollinators. An estimated 1 in 3 bites of food we take is possible because of animal pollinators. Pollinators include butterflies, bees, birds and other animals. Despite their value, pollinator habitats are declining at an alarming rate. Walmart and its mercha