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Best Buy Battles E-Waste with Recycle-by-Mail Technology Boxes

Best Buy will simplify responsible recycling of tablets, cords, keyboards and other electronics with a nationwide pilot of its new prepaid Technology…

Oh, Baby! H&M Adds Certified Compostable Newborn Clothes Collection

H&M will debut a new collection of compostable baby clothes that have earned Gold status from the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation…

True Religion Expands into China on Multiple Fronts

True Religion has partnered with Aurorae Group, owner of Evisu Group, for its long-planned expansion into China. Key elements include opening 65…

The Body Shop Adds Makeup to its Refill Arsenal in Battle Against Plastic Waste

The Body Shop has gone beyond hair care, shower gels and hand soaps to include makeup in its product refill program, which…

Instacart Health Launches Tools to Scale ‘Food as Medicine’ Programs

Healthcare providers can now leverage a suite of digital tools from Instacart that are designed to enhance collaborative care, promote healthy choices…

Levi’s Will Test AI-Generated Models to Boost Inclusivity and Personalization

Levis Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) is partnering with digital fashion studio Lalaland.ai to test AI-generated models to supplement human models, beginning later…

David’s Bridal Partners with Furniture Retailer Ashley for One-Night-Only Trunk Show

David’s Bridal will be showing off its Spring 2023 collection with in-store trunk shows on Friday, March 31, offering $100 Ashley gift…

Chewy Plans International Expansion Following 13.6% Net Sales Growth in FY2022

Online pet retailer Chewy is looking to expand operations beyond the U.S. some time in 2023, but executives didn’t provide a more…

TikTok CEO, Facing Congressional Grilling, Touts U.S.-Based Data Protection Unit

TikTok CEO Shou Chew, testifying on March 23 before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, pushed back against accusations that the…

7-Eleven Powers up Proprietary Electric Vehicle Charging Network

7-Eleven has launched 7Charge, a proprietary EV (electric vehicle) charging network and app, at select U.S. store locations in Florida, Texas, Colorado…