July 30 – Beyond ‘remains in the red’ as it prepares to relaunch Zulily
The company said it hit its Q2 revenue target and improved its bottom line, but sales are in decline. From: Retail Dive
July 29 – Qurate Names Former Off 5th Exec Sirhal Chief Merchant for QVC
Qurate Retail Group has appointed Mara Sirhal chief merchandising officer for QVC U.S., the company’s largest business unit. From: HomePage News
July 29 – Macy’s Names Head of Home, Foods and Toys
The department store promoted Sabina Israelian-Garcia to the role with the goal of diversifying the retailer’s product assortment. From: Retail Dive
July 29 – Report: Internet of Things is Rewiring Retail Operations
The omnichannel marketplace undergoing a significant operating transformation, according to a report from InsightAce Analytic entitled “Global Internet of Things in Retail Market.” From: HomePage News
July 29 – The Rise of Recommerce: Transforming Retail with Refurbished Goods
Recommerce. Refurbished. Resale. Whatever you might call it, it is getting more attention and demand today. It has emerged from a niche in the retail world into a greater consideration with retailers including eBay, Poshmark, Walmart and Ikea, among others, making used products more accessible and popular. From: HomePage News
July 29 – Conn’s Liquidating All Its Namesake and W.D. Babcock Stores
Troubled electronics and home goods retailer Conn’s has commenced going-out-of-business sales after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. From: HomePage News
July 26 – Pottery Barn Rolls Out ‘Wednesday’ Home Collection for Halloween
Pottery Barn banner has launched for Halloween a home furnishings collaboration inspired by the Netflix television series “Wednesday” and designed in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios Consumer Products. From: HomePage News
July 26 – Toys”R”Us to Open Shop-in-Shops at Navy Exchange Stores
Toys”R”Us continues to expand in brick-and-mortar via partnerships. From: Chain Store Age
July 26 – Newell Brands Touts Turnaround Progress After Q2 Earnings Beat
Newell Brands continued its turnaround push by beating a Wall Street second-quarter earnings estimate while coming up a little short of a revenue forecast. From: HomePage News
July 25 – Retailer Worries About Theft Grow Critical
According to business services provider Avery Dennison, new research demonstrates that 64% of large retailers in the United States and the United Kingdom feel that the impact of theft has reached a crisis point. From: HomePage News
July 25 – Tractor Supply Meets Earnings Expectation but Sales Fall Short
After experiencing some controversy because of social initiatives, Tractor Supply met a second-quarter earnings estimate, although sales fell short. From: HomePage News
July 24 – Survey: Retailers Uncertain of 2024 Holiday Prospects
In the report entitled Retailers’ Blind Spot for Holiday 2024, market researcher First Insight stated that uncertainty is pronounced as companies plan for the holidays. From: HomePage News
July 24 – Foxtrot Makes Moves to Reopen in Chicago Area
The second life of Foxtrot is set to begin with four Chicago locations. From: Progressive Grocer
July 24 – Dick’s Becomes Official Sporting Goods Partner of Team USA
Dick’s Sporting Goods has announced an exclusive partnership to become the official sporting goods retail provider for Team USA, supporting them through the Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026 and LA28 games. Dick’s will kick off the celebration of Paris 2024 with ad placements during NBCUniversal’s coverage of the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games. The retailer first partnered with Team USA during Rio 2016 and PyeongChang 2018. From: Chain Store Age
July 24 – Sam’s Club Offers Measurable Results With New Omni-Experience
Scan & Go display ads bridge the app and in-club shopping to further enhance the member experience. From: Progressive Grocer
July 24 – Conn’s Files for Bankruptcy, Posts 70 Store Closings
Conn’s HomePlus has filed for Chapter 11 protection with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas after revealing a store closing plan for 70 locations. However, if it is to emerge, a buyer may need to step forward. From: HomePage News
July 24 – Best Buy Repositioning to Personalize Its Approach to Shopper
Best Buy is repositioning the customer-facing part of the business, including promoting a new tagline, Imagine That, introducing fresh advertising and enhancing the service offering, to better serve the range of shoppers in the way they want and reemphasize the thrill of discovery. From: HomePage News
July 23 – ISM: Services Sector Slipped in June, Retail Included
Economic activity across services industries contracted in June for the second time in the last three months, according to evidence gathered from purchasing and supply executives in the latest Institute for Supply Management Report On Business for the sector. Retail was among the categories experiencing decreased activity. From: HomePage News
July 23 – World Market Plans Handful of New Store Openings
World Market plans continue its expansion throughout the United States with six additional new store openings slated before the end of 2024. From: Chain Store Age
July 23 – Albertsons Q1 Beats Revenue Estimate but Earnings Come Up Just Short
The transaction strengthens Belk’s financial position, the company added, and further enhances its ability to deliver for its customers and partners. From: HomePage News
July 23 – Belk Deal Strengthens the Retailer’s Financial Position
Identical sales increased by 1.4%, while digital sales advanced by 23%, according to Albertsons. From: HomePage News
July 22 – Home Category Keeping Pace in Shifting E-Commerce Marketplace
Year-over-year e-commerce sales gained 4% in the first half, while average order value increased 1%. From: HomePage News
July 22 – Ross expands footprint with summer store openings
Ross Stores opened two dozen stores in June and July, continuing its growth in several key states. From: Chain Store Age
July 22 – Crate & Barrel Rolls Out Haden’s Chelsea Kitchen Electrics
Crate & Barrel has exclusively launched the Chelsea collection of kitchen electrics from British brand Haden, which entered the U.S. retail market earlier this year. From: HomePage News
July 22 – HomeSense, Kirkland’s Rated Among ‘America’s Best Retailers
TJX’s HomeSense and Kirkland’s Home topped their retail segments in the 2024 Newsweek America’s Best Retailers study of 7,000 consumers across the United States. From: HomePage News
July 22 – Wayfair to hold Black Friday sale — in July — with free shipping
The sale will run across Wayfair’s brands. Wayfair Professional members will have access to Pro-exclusive deals. From: Chain Store Age
July 22 – Ross Continues to Add Stores Through June and July
The new locations are part of the company’s plans to add 90 new stores, comprising 75 Ross and 15 dd’s Discounts locations, during fiscal 2024. From: HomePage News
July 22 – Survey: Influencers Are Influencing Plenty of Purchases
Two-thirds of GenZers, 55% of Millennials and 24% of Boomers have purchased a product that appeared in creator-generated content, according to the NCSolutions survey. From: HomePage News
July 19 – Circana: Portable Drinkware, Specialty Kitchen Appliances Hot Sellers in June
Some product segments are seeing growth, Circana maintained, with the desire for little luxuries and social media’s influence pushing budget limits. From: HomePage News
July 19 – Fareway Unveils Latest Outpost in Northwest Iowa
New stores also in the works in the Iowa towns of Story City and Spirit Lake and outside of its home state in Coal City, Ill., Valley, Neb., and Basehor, Kan .From: Progressive Grocer
July 19 – Amazon Joins Better Business Bureau in Lawsuit Against Review Broker
Amazon has announced it will enter a lawsuit alongside the Better Business Bureau to shut down a source of what it characterizes as fake reviews. From: HomePage News
July 19 – Wayfair Highlights Housewares for ‘Black Friday in July’ Promotion
The Wayfair event begins July 26 at midnight Eastern Time, at which time shoppers can start saving on home merchandise ranging from hosting essentials and home improvement to appliances and area rugs. From: HomePage News
July 18 – The Revived Overstock.com has a New Look — and New Types of Deals
The company now has an inventory lineup that includes closeouts, liquidation, factory direct and reverse logistics merchandise. From: Chain Store Age
July 18 – Crate & Kids Launches Space-Themed Smithsonian Collaboration
The new collection marks the launch of a Crate & Kids Space Shop, a dedicated operation that encourages consumers to check out the Smithsonian Collection. From: HomePage News
July 18 – Amazon’s 2024 Prime Day Sets New Sales Records Amid Evolving Consumer Trends
In a new aid to the event, Prime Day shoppers could tap Rufus, Amazon’s new AI-powered conversational shopping assistant, for the first time. From: HomePage News
July 18 – Trader Joe’s, Costco, Buc-ee’s Named Among America’s Best Retailers
Newsweek’s annual ranking aims to help customers find 1st-rate places to shop. From: Chain Store Age
July 18 – Walmart Names Kiper to Head Home, Shekhar to Lead Beauty
Walmart named Creighton Kiper senior vice president of home for Walmart and has appointed company veteran Vinima Shekhar to succeed Kiper as the retailer’s beauty business leader. From: HomePage News
July 18 – Overstock.com Officially Reopens with Return to Closeout Roots
The new Overstock.com will mix both new and legacy product categories in its assortment, Beyond stated. From: HomePage News
July 17 – Ace, Target Add Stores as Consumers Keep Supporting Physical Retail
In its Q2 2024 Retail & Restaurant Review, Placer.ai examined several marketplace channels and saw continuing gains at deeper discounters and superstores. From: HomePage News
July 17 – Back-To-School Consumers Favor In-Store Shopping but Like Omnichannel Benefits
According to the 2024 U.S. Back-to-School Consumer Sentiment Survey from Sensormatic Solutions, a Johnson Controls company, 74% of consumers plan to conduct their classroom return shopping in-store From: HomePage News
July 17 – Numerator Reports Strong Home Product Sales During Prime Day
98% of Prime Day shoppers knew about the event beforehand, and 58% said that the promotion was their main reason for visiting the Amazon site. From: HomePage News
July 16 – Kohl’s Launching Back-to-School Season with Emphasis on Low Price Points
The company noted that an expanded home assortment will give college-bound students the chance to grab storage and decor items starting at $9.99. From: HomePage News
July 16 – Census Bureau: June Retail Sales Flat vs. May but Core Improves
Data released by the United States Census Bureau revealed modest retail sales gains in June as consumer households remained pressured by economic uncertainty, NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. From: HomePage News
July 16 – Deloitte: Parents Looking for Deals to Hold Down Back-to-School Spending
Despite financial concerns, 85% of surveyed parents said they would splurge on a child’s must-have back-to-school products. From: HomePage News
July 15 – HSN Partners with Impact.com to Boost Influencer Operations
The Impact.com technology allows HSN to streamline direct relationships with creators and influencers as it builds a network of partnerships with more visibility. From: HomePage News
July 15 – Target’s New Store Openings in July
The three new locations are the latest of more than 300 new stores that Target plans to build during the next decade as it aims to reach even more consumers. From: Progressive Grocer
July 15 – Macy’s Ends Acquisition Talks with Arkhouse, Brigade
Arkhouse and Brigade failed to make an actionable proposal with financing certainty at a compelling value, the company stated. From: HomePage News
July 15 – Retail Sales Gains Continue in June as Inflation Moderates
Retail sales showed moderate growth in June in an economy that now presents near-zero inflation for typical merchandise categories, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released today by the NRF. From: HomePage News
July 12 – Plenty of Business to Come After Fast Start to Back-To-School Season
According to an annual survey conducted by the NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics, college students and their families will spend an average of $1,364.75 on items for the upcoming school year. From: HomePage News
July 12 – Costco Readies Membership Fee Increase While Posting June Sales Gains
Costco Wholesale Corp. reported solid June sales gains and announced it is raising membership fees in September. From: HomePage News
July 12 – Dollar General Rolls Out Dolly Parton Housewares Collection
Inspired by her rural upbringing in Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains, the kitchen and housewares collection depicts key moments from her early life and career, Dollar General noted. From: HomePage News
July 11 – NRF: Port Volumes Continue Rising as Retailers Prepare for Second Half Holidays
Port volume gained 3% from April and 7.5% year over year, and came in as the highest number since 2.26 million TEU in August 2022. From: HomePage News
July 11 – Dollar General Expands Partnership with Feeding America
Dollar General has extended the company’s partnership with Feeding America for a fourth year with an additional $1 million to support the organization’s efforts to address national food insecurity currently effecting 44 million Americans. From: Drugstore News
July 11 – Lidl Grows Store Network in NYC
Lidl will donate $1 to City Harvest and the Food Bank for New York Cit for each shopper who signs up for the myLidl app. throughout opening weekend, From: Progressive Grocer
July 11 – JCPenney Launches Summer Deals with a Family Savings Theme
JCPenney is aligning promotions to support parents shopping for their kids through the summer. From: HomePage News
July 11 – Amazon Lines Up National, Celebrity, Private-Label Housewares Brands for Prime Day
Amazon also is making it easier for Prime members to find bargains from small businesses operating on its marketplace by providing a steady stream of new deal drops throughout the event. From: HomePage News
July 11 – Amazon Lines Up National, Celebrity, Private-Label Housewares Brands for Prime Day
For Prime Day, Amazon revealed it will give its loyalty program members exclusive access to shop more than five million deals, including big discounts on top housewares brands. From: HomePage News
July 11 – Williams Sonoma Relaunches Tools for Change Spatulas
In addition, Williams Sonoma will donate a portion of the proceeds from a select assortment of food-related products to benefit No Kid Hungry, such as the No Kid Hungry Cupcake Decorating Kit, which includes reusable silicone cups and a stainless-steel scoop to portion batter. From: HomePage News
July 10 – Macy’s Prepares All-Star Week for Loyalty Members, Names Credendino CIO
Among the home and housewares brands to bel featured by Macy’s during All-Star Week include Ninja, Nespresso and Lenox, according to the retailer. From: HomePage News
July 10 – ALDI to Open 7 New Stores in July
ALDI unveiled massive expansion plans earlier in the year, which included its goal of opening 800 new stores across the United States in the next five years. From: Progressive Grocer
July 9 – July Prime Day Bigger for Amazon as Walmart, Target Get More Lift from Q4 Events
Market researcher Numerator has released The Opportunity and Impact of Digital Sales Events report, which focuses on Amazon Prime Day and Big Deal Days, and their relationship with corresponding Walmart and Target initiatives. From: HomePage News
July 9 – Dollar General Partners with Dolly Parton on Kitchen, Housewares Line
The line will include approximately 50 items priced from $1 to $10, with most items costing $5 or less. From: Progressive Grocer
July 9 – NRF: Economy Approaching ‘Critical Moment’ As Inflation Eases
With inflation easing and the United States Federal Reserve pondering when to lower interest rates, the nation is in a “critical moment,” waiting to see what will happen next, said NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz. From: HomePage News
July 9 – West Elm Introduces Chef Samuelsson Home Furnishings
The product assortment includes furniture, lighting, tableware, textiles and art. In design, the collection reflects Samuelsson’s Ethiopian heritage, Swedish upbringing and New York City home base. From: HomePage News
July 8 – Study Indicates Consumers Are Tiring of the Online Endless Aisle
A survey of consumers in 12 countries conducted by Software Advice suggested online shopping is becoming increasingly challenging because of what the software purchasing guide identified as decision fatigue. From: HomePage News
July 8 – Ikea, Hobby Lobby Opening Stores in Manhattan for the First Time
As tourism has increased, average asking rents in New York City have also risen, according to JLL’s Q2 report. From: Retail Dive
July 8 – Target Debuts Deals for Back-to-School Merchandise, Premium Loyalty Program
A 20-for-$20 supplies list focuses on school essentials, such as backpacks, notebooks and writing tools. Target pointed out it also will offer thousands of back-to-college essentials for less than $20, including bed, bath, kitchen and storage items. From: HomePage News
July 8 – JLL: Parents Boosting Back-to-School Spending in 2024
Parents across all income groups, especially those with higher incomes, intend to allocate a larger share of their budgets to discretionary products rather than school-required items. From: HomePage News
July 8 – Tractor Supply Drops Social Goals After Boycott Threat but Faces Opposition
The company will refocus team member engagement groups on mentoring, networking and supporting the business and away from other considerations. From: HomePage News
July 5 – Saks Fifth Avenue Parent Company to Acquire Neiman Marcus Group for $2.6B
Following the transaction, HBC will establish Saks Global, which will encompass the Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off 5th, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman brands. From: Retail Dive
July 3 – Ikea Majority Owner Invests in Real Estate in NYC
The corner entrance at 570 Fifth Avenue will be used for a two-level Ikea customer meeting point. The customer space is 80,000 square feet. From: Retail Dive
July 3 – Reports: Rite Aid Cleared to Emerge from Bankruptcy
Rite Aid Corp. is closer to emerging from bankruptcy after a U.S. bankruptcy judge approved its restructuring plan, according to published reports. From: HomePage News
July 3 – Walgreens Shows Support for People with Diabetes
The Drug store chain will highlight offerings and health care solutions at “Friends for Life” Conference. From: Progressive Grocer
July 1 – Joann Launches Gen Z-Focused Brand Campaign
“We are focusing on introducing Gen Z and others to our brand as a one-stop source for all the tools and inspiration for crafting, sewing, and personalization” said Chief Customer Officer Chris DiTullio From: Retail Dive
July 1 – Saks Adding Fifth Avenue Club Personal Shopping Locations
All Fifth Avenue Club locations offer personal shopping and styling appointments, as well as special events and trunk shows. From: HomePage News
July 1 – RH Releases Modern Sourcebook as CEO Friedman Takes Bigger Stake
The latest RH Modern Sourcebook features the most significant reimagination of the RH Modern assortment since its inception in 2015, the company stated. From: HomePage News
