Retailer News & Profiles

Toys ‘R’ Us once again under new ownership
WHP Global has acquired a controlling interest in Tru Kids, parent company to the Toys"R"Us, Babies"R"Us, Geoffrey the Giraffe brands, and more than 20 related consumer toy and baby brands.
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.

Drew Barrymore’s back at Walmart with exclusive appliances

The actress is bringing a line of small kitchen appliances exclusively to Walmart, following up on a previous rollout of haircare tools.
Peapod optimizes promotions with new platform

The e-commerce engine of Ahold Delhaize USA will work with Quotient and its promotion amplification tool to increase and automate promotional savings online.
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.

Retailer News & Profiles

Toys ‘R’ Us once again under new ownership

Dick’s Sporting Goods debuts men’s athleisure line

Drew Barrymore’s back at Walmart with exclusive appliances

Peapod optimizes promotions with new platform

Ulta names Kimbell next CEO, promotes Steelman to COO

Sobeys parent takes $357M majority stake in Longo’s, Grocery Gateway

Walmart’s fashion brands Free Assembly, Scoop look to the runway

Big Lots boosts outdoor assortment for summer

Target gets crafty with Mondo Llama brand

Tesco puts strategy in place to grow healthy eating options