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Lowe’s Dedicates Another $100 Million To Frontline Associate Bonuses

Lowe’s will pay its frontline employees an additional $100 million in bonuses, bringing the retailer’s total commitment to associates and communities during the pandemic to more than $450 million. The…

News June 29

Filipino Specialty Supermarket Seafood City To Launch Online Store

Seafood City Supermarket, which sells Filipino specialties and general grocery items in 32 stores in the U.S. and Canada, is rolling out its first-ever online store and mobile app for consumers…

News June 29

Albertsons IPO Falls Short Of Projections But CEO Remains Optimistic

Prior to the long-planned Albertsons IPO on June 26, the retailer believed the stock offering could raise up to $1.3 billion, based on a target of selling 65.8 million shares…

News June 29

7-Eleven Hawaii Forms Partnership To Offer Home Delivery

7-Eleven Hawaii has partnered with Vroom Delivery to offer home delivery for many of the items it stocks. The service will cover prepared foods like Spam Musubi and pork hash,…

News June 29

Are Any COVID Class Actions In Store For American Retailers?

Since COVID-19-related closures started in March 2020, we have seen a huge uptick in class action lawsuits from consumers seeking refunds for canceled events and services not rendered. From universities…

Executive Viewpoints June 29

The Case For Subscription Service In CPG

 The wide adoption of digital channels has dramatically disrupted the way consumers shop, and the recent COVID pandemic has exponentially increased the velocity of that change. Consumer expectations have shifted…

Executive Viewpoints June 29

DTC Brands Must Upgrade Shopper Experience To Capitalize On COVID-19 Disruptions

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have fared well during the COVID-19 crisis, and that trend will likely continue, at least for the near future: 24% of consumers say they’ll be more likely…

Features June 29
Dan Eblagon On Retail Reset

The Last Mile: A New Way To Surprise & Delight

Featuring: Dan Eblagon, Bond Last Mile has evolved from an operational concern, to a core component of the customer experience. Essential retailers have successfully pivoted to offer flexible fulfillment options,…

June 29

AEO Revamps Tiered Loyalty Program To Build Engagement

AEO is rolling out a redesigned Real Rewards customer loyalty program for both the American Eagle and Aerie brands. The retailer seeks to simultaneously simplify and personalize the experience of…

News June 26
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