Walmart, Ikea, others team up for climate changeA group of retailers have formed an initiative in partnership with the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) High Level Climate Action Champions and supported by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). JD.com is expanding private brands in home goods, petChina’s largest e-tailer is working with a supply chain partner to get the private brands developed and out to consumers quicker. Natural Grocers releases greens grown from nearby hydroponic garden A variety of lettuces are available at a store in Lakewood, Colo., grown on-site in its GardenBox hydroponic garden. Fresh Thyme seeks local product for St. Louis concept store The retailer has set a goal to source 1,000 local products for a store in the Foundry area of St. Louis. Summer snacks from Trader Joe’s The retailer’s podcast talked up new product launches this summer such as strawberry and jalapeno crackers and a Brazil nut body butter. Kroger modernizes Ohio area DC Leveraging technology from Knapp, the Delaware, Ohio-based distribution center will use automation to increase efficiency. Aldi passes 2,100 stores The chain opened three more stores in Virginia, Florida and Alabama as it eyes 2,500 stores by end of next year. Walmart adds AR to Waffles + Mochi program Parents and kids can scan QR codes on signs in stores with their mobile phone to see virtual characters from the show in the aisles. Target to release Target-themed Monopoly game The limited-time, exclusive launch of the retailer-themed board game hits stores and online in August. Dollar General enhances produce offering The retailer is expanding produce to 10,000 stores, up from 1,300 currently across the country. First Previous 380 381 382 383 384 Next Last