Marketing

There is no fancy packaging to be seen on the shelves of Bulk Nation.    The Tampa-based grocer sells mostly unpackaged food, ranging from grains and pasta to spices and beans, all sold by weight, the Orlando Sentinel reported.  

Bon-Ton Stores’ customers now have more opportunities to earn rewards.   The department store retailer, which originally rewarded shoppers for using the chain’s Your Rewards proprietary credit card, can now earn loyalty points for every purchase they make — regardless of how they pay.   

Two non-traditional retailers are on the hunt for space to set up shop in the Big Apple.   QVC and Cornerstone, a division of HSN, are looking for real estate to open stores in the Herald Square area of Manhattan, the New York Post reported.  

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores’ is making more executive changes.   The chain appointed Michael Goulder to senior VP, inventory management and supply chain. Chosen for his ability to drive significant performance improvements, Goulder has a track record for linking innovative strategies to operating tactics and leading organizational change, according to a company statement. He will report to the company’s president and CEO, Jill Soltau.  

To stand out in a crowded category, At Home is rewarding shoppers for their loyalty.   The home décor superstore launched a new credit card program through a partnership with Synchrony Financial. Based on a multi-year agreement, At Home shoppers now have the opportunity to sign up for one of two credit cards that reward them for all brand purchases.  

Inland Private Capital Corp.’s Keith Lampi received the Distinguished Service Award from the Alternative and Direct Investment Securities Association during its recent annual conference in Las Vegas.   "Keith has exhibited an honorable commitment to excellence and service to the industry while adhering to the highest ethical standards and quality performance," said ADISA executive director and CEO John Harrison in presenting the award.   

Simon and General Growth Properties veteran Tom Martin has joined McWhinney’s development team as VP of mixed-use operations and general manager of Dairy Block.   A McWhinney press release said that Martin will also hold the title of Mayor of Dairy Block, a mixed-use project the company is building in the Lower Downtown, or LoDo, section of Denver. The neighborhood houses Coors Field, Union Station, boutiques, and galleries.  

Driving innovation across Ralph Lauren’s channels has become a family affair.   David Lauren, the son of designer Ralph Lauren, was appointed vice chairman and chief innovation officer for the fashion brand.   Lauren’s new role coincides with the company’s “Way Forward” business plan designed to revive sales and reinstate the company’s “hip” reputation, Bloomberg reported.