Ikea will open on NYC’s Fifth Avenue as owner takes stake in new office, retail tower Ingka Investments, the investments arm of Ingka Group, which owns the majority of Ikea stores worldwide, has invested in the largest development on Fifth Avenue in more than 60 years. Home Depot Foundation funds housing to help veterans battling homelessnessThe Home Depot Foundation is investing to bring much-needed stability and comfort to veterans across the nation. H&M Group enters major energy partnership to help power factories H&M Group is announcing a new investment to further its climate strategy. Amazon achieves largest plastic packaging reduction effort yet Amazon is continuing efforts to avoid and reduce packaging from its supply chain. Walmart pilots AI-assisted fruit sourcing Walmart is partnering with a crop supply intelligence company to test the effectiveness of artificial intelligence in aiding fruit sourcing. Famed ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ retailer Kleinfeld Bridal enters resale A 70-year-plus bridal brand whose New York City showroom is the subject of a TLC reality series is launching a resale site. TJX centralizes operational and energy management for stores The TJX Companies Inc. is investing in technology to integrate all store building systems. Amazon invests $1.4B in housing, $230M in generative AI startups Amazon is dedicating significant funding to affordable housing and the development of new generative AI solutions. Primark to expand into Virginia as U.S. store growth continues Primark continues to expand southward. Convenience giant expands effort to combat food waste Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is expanding its partnership to prevent food from going to waste. Sam’s Club solicits customer input on private label goods Sam’s Club has a customer-centric product development strategy for its Member’s Mark private label brand. Influencing in-store behavior, buying and customer bonds Playwright George Bernard Shaw noted, "The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place." First Previous 11 12 13 14 15 Next Last