Stop & Shop, P&G launch ‘homegating’ page in time for Super BowlA Northeast grocer and a CPG giant are virtually reaching out to consumers looking for products and ideas for their at-home Super Bowl celebrations. Retail Orphan Initiative raises $210,000 to help orphans, vulnerable childrenMore than 350 people from the retail industry recently joined together for a virtual fundraiser event by the Retail Orphan Initiative. Wayfair raises minimum wage to $15 per hour Wayfair has raised the starting wage for all its U.S. employees. Amazon creates affordable housing fund Amazon is committing more than $2 billion to create over 20,000 affordable housing units in three different regions of the U.S. New fast-casual restaurant with higher-end feel to debut A fast-casual restaurant dedicated to Texas BBQ and helping those less fortunate is coming to California. Walmart Foundation donates $12 million to hunger-relief organization The Walmart Foundation has made a major grant to Feeding America as food insecurity continues to grow across the country as a result of COVID-19. 2021: Entering a New Age of Retail Marketing in a Pandemic Era We would be remiss to dive into discussion on 2021 predictions for the retail marketing industry before first acknowledging where we stand. Best Buy unveils diversity, inclusion workforce goals Best Buy is committing more than $44 million to a five-year plan focused on staffing diversity and inclusion along with community efforts. Lowe’s, NFL donating Christmas trees to those hit hardest by pandemic Lowe’s has teamed up with the NFL to bring some holiday cheer to those who need it most. Starbucks providing free coffee, gift cards to front-line responders With the pandemic surging across the country, Starbucks Corp. is recognizing the efforts of front-line responders. Tropical Smoothie Café in store milestone The pandemic has proved no match for Tropical Smoothie Café’s expansion. National Restaurant Association: Don't make us scapegoats for COVID-19 increases The National Restaurant Association is defending its industry against claims that restaurants are a source of COVID-19 community spread. First Previous 21 22 23 24 25 Next Last
