NRF: Fourth Of July Spending To Increase
Americans are expected to increase their spending for the Fourth of July holiday, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation.
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Target Debuts Remodeled Dallas-Fort Worth Stores
Target has slated a $220-million, 28-store renovation project in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and consumers now are beginning to see the results.
Bitzer Named New Whirlpool CEO
After 13 years at the helm of Whirlpool Corporation, Jeff Fettig is stepping down as CEO and will be replaced by Marc Bitzer, the company’s current president and chief operating officer.
NY Now Opens Exhibitor Submissions For Curated Displays
NY Now is now accepting applications for its sustainability: design for a better world and destination: new product displays. Deadline for exhibitors to submit is July 7.
Whole Foods’ Mackey Hints At New Formats, Sharper Customer Focus
As the retail world continues to digest Amazon’s move to acquire Whole Foods, the first inkling of what the deal could mean for the upscale grocer was offered by its CEO, John Mackey.
Daymon: Retailers Must Address New Consumer Landscape
Retail and private brand consultant Daymon has released a report, “From Shopper to Advocate: The Power of Participation,” based on a global study that identifies the new consumer landscape and its impact on the future of retail.
IHA Preps Housewares For The Holidays
The International Housewares Association’s Inspired Home Housewares for the Holidays event, held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York, provided a sense of what consumers may expect for the end-of-year shopping season, with a focus on colorful housewares to enliven celebrations throughout the year, especially those involving food and drink.
Where Retailing & Hospitality Converge
Some of you might know we have a sister publication, Hotel Business, covering the hospitality market.
Anova Debuts App-Enabled Sous Vide Cooker
Anova has launched its new Precision Cooker Nano, an app-enabled sous vide unit that the company touts as being the most affordable, lab-grade connected cooking device on the market.
Walmart To Acquire Bonobos
Walmart has taken another step to expand its presence in the world of e-commerce with the pending acquisition of Bonobos, a men’s apparel company, for $310 million in cash.