Strategies & Solutions

Dick’s Sporting Goods debuts men’s athleisure line
Exclusive to the retailer, VRST will operate with its own e-commerce platform, introducing a line of workout gear, casual joggers, hoodies and more.
U.S. online grocery sales dip in February
Independent research from Brick Meets Click and Mercatus saw total online grocery sales drop by 12% from January’s record totals.

Ulta names Kimbell next CEO, promotes Steelman to COO

Dave Kimbell, the Bolingbrook, Ill.-based retailer’s current president, will succeed Mary Dillon in the beauty chain’s top spot, effective in June.
Sobeys parent takes $357M majority stake in Longo’s, Grocery Gateway

Empire is purchasing 51% of greater Toronto area specialty grocer Longo’s and its Grocery Gateway e-commerce business.
Walmart’s fashion brands Free Assembly, Scoop look to the runway

Retailer has named acclaimed, high-end fashion designer Brandon Maxwell to be the creative director of trendy, new Free Assembly and the revived Scoop brands.
Big Lots boosts outdoor assortment for summer

The retailer’s Broyhill and Real Living brands highlight its largest-ever lawn and garden lineup of patio furniture, accessories and more.
Target gets crafty with Mondo Llama brand

The arts-and-crafts brand is the retailer's first private brand foray into the crafting category in more than a decade.
Tesco puts strategy in place to grow healthy eating options

The U.K. chain will expand plant-based meat options, reformulate prepared meals to be healthier and sell more healthy foods by 2025.
The Giant Company adds customer experience exec

In her new role, Glennis Harris will oversee the company’s e-commerce fulfillment centers, as well as asset protection and safety, delivery operations and store support.
Imperfect Foods broadens sustainability goals

Already working to reduce food waste with its business model built on delivering unwanted produce, the e-commerce grocer has set goals to become a net-zero carbon company by 2030.