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GNC has launched its free supplemental healthcare service, GNC Health, available exclusively to GNC PRO Access members and as part of the brand’s reimagined loyalty program. For a fixed fee of $39.99 per year, the upgraded GNC PRO Access membership now offers free healthcare services, including telehealth appointments to address urgent care and personal health […]
Lowe’s has debuted Home Repair Workshops, where knowledgeable Lowe’s red vest associates teach customers home repair and maintenance DIY skills through live, interactive workshops. Home Repair Workshops will be hosted in 100 stores across the U.S. on weekends, offering DIYers and homeowners the opportunity to develop their home repair skills. Participating Lowe’s stores will have […]
The Home Depot expects that by the end of fiscal year 2028, more than 85% of U.S. & Canada’s sales in outdoor power equipment, specifically push lawn mowers and handheld outdoor equipment like leaf blowers and trimmers, will run on rechargeable battery technology instead of gas. This transition will reduce over 2,000,000 metric tons of […]
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, the leading pet service franchise brand in the U.S. with 230 locations open or under development across 20 states, is accelerating its growth with more than 55 stores in development, putting the brand on track to double the number of store openings for the second consecutive year. “Our rapid success […]
Lowe’s and Petco have expanded their pilot program that brings trusted products and services, for both home and pets, into a one-stop shop, growing from 15 Lowe’s stores to 300 locations. Focusing on rural communities across the country, this expansion offers a new convenience to shoppers, providing access to pet supplies and veterinary care along […]
F1 Arcade, the world’s first official Formula 1 simulator racing experience to put socializing at its core, is opening its first US location in Boston Seaport in March 2024. Combining social gaming with the thrills of Formula 1, as well as best-in-class food and drink offerings, the unique hospitality concept has set ambitious US expansion […]
Starbucks has certified its 3,508 Greener Stores globally, expanding the program to 20 markets. This latest round of certifications sets the company well on its way to achieving its goal of 10,000 Greener Stores globally by 2025. Starbucks Greener Stores Framework, co-developed with the World Wildlife Fund, includes a set of 25 performance-based standards across […]
Farm.One has opened its Neighborhood Farm in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. The hydroponic indoor vertical farming company is known for its unique and flavorful luxury salad greens, specialty herbs, edible flowers and microgreens serving local chefs and its Farm Membership direct-to-consumer program. Farm.One’s low-volume, high touch, “kitchen table” approach has brought accolades from both local residents […]
The Home Depot is partnering with DSD Renewables (DSD) to install 13 megawatts (MW) of solar power on the rooftops at 25 store locations in California. This is a part of The Home Depot’s renewable energy goal to produce or procure 100 percent renewable energy equivalent to the electricity needs for all Home Depot facilities […]
In line with its goal to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, Lowe’s has announced details of rooftop solar panel installations at 174 store and distribution center locations nationwide. Once each site is completed, the solar panels will provide 90% of the energy usage at each location. Lowe’s rooftop solar panel installations will span […]
Meijer has introduced a new brick-and-mortar store concept, coined Meijer Grocery, that will provide convenience for customers who are looking for a simplified shopping experience, while providing communities easier access to fresher foods. Convenient by design, Meijer Grocery stores will feature parking wrapped around a singular corner entrance to maximize the number of parking spaces […]
Schnuck Markets has opened Schnucks Express in Columbia, MO. Schnucks Express, which features its own entrance but is also conveniently connected to EatWell, A Natural Food Store by Schnucks, offers customers a complete grocery experience and focuses on the many customer favorites that are available at traditional Schnucks stores. Schnucks Express occupies 11,000 sq. ft., […]
IKEA Canada has opened its first Plan and Order point in Boisbriand, Quebec. The Plan and order point is a new concept that focuses on inspiring and supporting customers who are looking to plan, order and purchase complex home furnishing solutions for the kitchen, bath, bedroom and living room with the help of a knowledgeable […]
Kohl’s and Sephora have announced plans to expand the companies’ transformative partnership to include a Sephora presence at all of Kohl’s 1,100+ locations. With 600 stores across the country now open, Sephora at Kohl’s is making prestige beauty more accessible to more Americans than ever before. “Sephora at Kohl’s provides our customers with easier access […]
Mayvenn, a beauty-tech company with a network of over 50,000 hair stylists nationwide, has announced a partnership with Walmart to bring tech-enabled, physical beauty experiences into Walmart’s across the country. Customers can currently find Mayvenn Beauty Lounges inside 5 Walmart’s in Texas. These spaces are both retail shopping experiences for buying hair extensions and wigs, […]
DICK’S Sporting Goods and SidelineSwap, the world’s largest online marketplace for new and used sporting goods, are expanding their partnership to offer a series of 50 new trade-in events at DICK’S stores. At trade-in events, athletes can exchange their used sports gear and receive DICK’S gift cards to use towards their next purchase. Athletes also […]
Canadian Outerwear Brand, Moose Knuckles, has partnered with iGotcha Media, (www.igotchamedia.com), a Montreal-based marketing agency, to deliver integrated retail brand experiences at its flagship locations. Moose Knuckles, known for its rebellious attitudes and luxury products, wanted to deliver something unique. It created a beautiful storefront window experience with the first LG 14mm pitch Transparent LED […]
Lowe’s has announced a multi-year commitment to become the leading retail destination for aging-in-place and life-change solutions through its launch of Lowe’s Livable Home. Lowe’s Livable Home will offer expertise, services and affordable products, with a range of styles and budgets to meet any ability by creating a one-stop destination for universal design options. In […]
Natural Grocers is bringing local hydroponic, organic produce grown just steps away from its customers with the launch of its new hydroponic GardenBox. The pilot program, which takes place at its Green Mountain store in Lakewood, CO, grows an array of organic leafy greens that travel just 82 steps from hydroponic garden to customer. GardenBox […]
WhatsGood, an innovative technology provider for online orders at local farmers markets, recently opened the first in a series of Chicago-based Farm Shops in Lincoln Park. WhatsGood’s Farm Shop is a small footprint grocery store with an array of locally curated products that will provide Chicagoans with in-store shopping and on-demand delivery. “We want customers […]