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Lowe’s Launches In-Person and Livestream DIY Education Resource
Leveraging high millennial homeownership rates and this group’s affinity for do-it-yourself projects, Lowe’s has introduced DIY-U by Lowe’s, a new home improvement platform that features live and on-demand educational resources…
News March 1
Farmstead and Circle K Band Together to Bolster Last Mile Footprint as C-Store Delivery Heats Up
Online grocer Farmstead has partnered with convenience retailer Circle K to advance both business’ operation with new capabilities. The alliance will open up new fulfillment options using Farmstead’s Grocery OS…
News March 1
Through the Looking Glass: Touchscreen Access to the Metaverse
The recent expansion of the metaverse has sparked innovators’ imaginations. This virtual 3D world is well known to gamers who don their VR goggles and play, totally immersed in the…
Executive Viewpoints March 1
How Retailers Can Support BIPOC Brands Beyond February — and the ‘Charity’ Space
As it has for several years, Black History Month 2022 boasted a sizeable assortment of retailer programs designed to spotlight products made by Black- and BIPOC-owned companies. And this year…
Features March 1
Walmart+ Creates its Own Shopping Holiday Following Amazon Prime Price Increase
Alibaba has Singles Day and Amazon has Prime Day, and now Walmart is making its own mark on the calendar with an exclusive event to promote the Walmart+ subscription service.…
News February 28
Ukraine Crisis: Retailers React With Direct Support, Charitable Efforts and Product Boycotts
Retailers across the globe are reacting to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in multiple ways: some are refusing to carry Russian products like certain vodka brands; others are donating to relief…
News February 28
Target Enhances Employee Benefits with Higher Wage Range and Expanded Healthcare Access
Noting the importance of investing in its team members, Target announced a new starting wage range of $15 to $24 per hour, along with greater healthcare access for workers and…
News February 28
How Can Brands Capitalize on NFTs? VC Firm Spotlights 3 Trends
The NFT space is heating up, and brands across the retail realm are eager to show their innovation in the quickly blossoming category. Just look at the Super Bowl’s roster…
Features February 28
A Local SEO Guide for Franchise Owners
The post-pandemic business landscape is a hotbed for SERP (search engine results pages) ranking competition. With drastic algorithm changes adding to the pressure, now’s the time for businesses to make…
Executive Viewpoints February 28
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