Retailing

REI and Hipcamp launch partnership to help members find and book unique outdoor stays

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Hipcamp, Outdoor recreation, Retailing, Recreational Equipment, Inc., Retailers, Glamping, REI

SEATTLE, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- REI, the nation's largest consumer-owned co-op and outdoor retailer, and Hipcamp, the world's largest provider of outdoor stays, today announce a multiyear partnership that will make it easier for REI members to find and book unique getaways including tent camping sites, cabins, treehouses, RV stays, glamping sites, and more.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- REI , the nation's largest consumer-owned co-op and outdoor retailer, and Hipcamp , the world's largest provider of outdoor stays, today announce a multiyear partnership that will make it easier for REI members to find and book unique getaways including tent camping sites, cabins, treehouses, RV stays, glamping sites, and more.
  • To celebrate thislaunch, REI Co-op members will receive a 20-percent-off discount code via email from REI to redeem online at Hipcamp.com.
  • The code may be used at checkout between August 3-17, and allows members to book stays across the United States months in advance.
  • REI members can also access special pricing on rentals for their next trip with Hipcamp.

Homecare Homebase Partners with MedBridge to Engage Staff and Patients to Drive High-Quality Care

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Sainsbury's, Homebase, Retailing

Homecare Homebase is a leading provider of cloud-based EMR software for home-based care agencies that improves clinical productivity, compliance, and workflow from intake to final billing.

Key Points: 
  • Homecare Homebase is a leading provider of cloud-based EMR software for home-based care agencies that improves clinical productivity, compliance, and workflow from intake to final billing.
  • MedBridge develops best-in-class healthcare education and patient engagement solutions that allow organizations to significantly improve staff retention, quality of care, and margins.
  • As the home health industry rapidly grows, agencies are challenged to attract and retain staff and provide high-quality care to an expanding patient population.
  • Homecare Homebase Chief Strategy Officer Scott Pattillo shared the importance of Homecare Homebase's partnership with MedBridge.

Yiwugo.com Selected as A Key Comprehensive E-commerce Platform of Zhejiang

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Retailing, Business, Retailers, Alibaba Group, E-commerce, Electronics industry, Non-store retailing, Supply chain management, Tmall, NetEase, Vipshop, Brick and mortar

Tmall, Netease Yanxuan, vip.com, among the 20 platforms, were selected at the same time.

Key Points: 
  • Tmall, Netease Yanxuan, vip.com, among the 20 platforms, were selected at the same time.
  • Yiwugo.com has always been committed to the transformation and upgrading of the physical market by adding e-commerce to brick-and-mortar businesses.
  • Having received e-commerce training from Yiwugo.com, Chen Xianjie moved Xian Jie Commodities Firm, which began as an offline foreign trade operation, onto Yiwugo.com.
  • Now, Li bases her online business on Yiwugo.com and will continue to do word-of-mouth marketing for the platform.

UpstartWorks Hires Amazon Veteran to Lead Business Development

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Retailing, Retailers, Industry economics), 3D publishing, Amazon, E-commerce

CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UpstartWorks , an advanced e-commerce commercialization platform for industrial brands, today announced Amazon veteran, Konok Biswas, will be joining the company as Vice President of Business Development and Strategy.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UpstartWorks , an advanced e-commerce commercialization platform for industrial brands, today announced Amazon veteran, Konok Biswas, will be joining the company as Vice President of Business Development and Strategy.
  • Biswas appointment is part of a broader focus of global business development for UpstartWorks as the company continues to expand its footprint and presence in the industrial e-commerce and B2B spaces.
  • "UpstartWorks is transforming how digital business operates and we recognize the value Konok will bring to the team," said Rohan Thambrahalli, President & Founder of UpstartWorks.
  • Biswas spent five years at Amazon helping grow Amazon Business & later led two sales teams focused on initiatives that drove Amazon's worldwide growth.

WhyHotel Announces Newest DC Pop-Up Hotel Location

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Retailing, Trinidad, Union Market, WhyHotel, Retailers

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WhyHotel , a hospitality platform and operator, today announced WhyHotel Washington DC Union Market, a new pop-up hotel within Press House .

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WhyHotel , a hospitality platform and operator, today announced WhyHotel Washington DC Union Market, a new pop-up hotel within Press House .
  • Owned by Foulger-Pratt , the building is located at 331 N St NE, and includes 120 units for WhyHotel guests.
  • Beginning August 5th, WhyHotel Washington DC Union Market will be open for bookings.
  • WhyHotel guests can escape the concrete jungle by visiting the tranquil courtyard or sweat it out in the multi-level fitness center.

Walmart and Sam's Club's Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign Raises $525,896 for Atlanta Community Food Bank

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Retailers, Retailing, Walmart, Service companies, Bentonville, Arkansas, Sam's Club, Atlanta, Food bank, NCR Corporation, Criticism of Walmart

Atlanta Community Food Bank is incredibly grateful for Walmart, Sam's Club, their associates, suppliers, customers and members who helped to support the Fight Hunger.

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  • Atlanta Community Food Bank is incredibly grateful for Walmart, Sam's Club, their associates, suppliers, customers and members who helped to support the Fight Hunger.
  • campaign," said Kyle Waide , President and CEO of Atlanta Community Food Bank.
  • For every participating product purchased, the participating supplier made a donation to Atlanta Community Food Bank.
  • The Atlanta Community Food Bank is proud to partner with 154 Walmart and Sam's Club locations across our 29 county service area.

Spirit Hub Welcomes Former Shipt Executive to Newly Established Advisory Role

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Retailers, Retailing, Ahold Delhaize, Service companies, Convenience stores, ZAANDAM, Peapod, Ahold, Shipt, Delhaize Group, Grocery store

CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Spirit Hub, an e-commerce disruptor focused on delivering Spirits nationally as a e-retailer, today announced the hiring of David Toomey, a veteran of online grocery and household goods platform Shipt, to a newly established role as Executive Advisor, effective August 1, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Spirit Hub, an e-commerce disruptor focused on delivering Spirits nationally as a e-retailer, today announced the hiring of David Toomey, a veteran of online grocery and household goods platform Shipt, to a newly established role as Executive Advisor, effective August 1, 2021.
  • In his new role, Toomey will join the former Jennifer Carr-Smith, former CEO of Peapod, an Ahold Delhaize company, as the second Executive Advisor to Spirit Hub.
  • Spirit Hub has filled the gap to address these challenges by building the first legal online craft spirits marketplace.
  • Spirit Hub is online at spirithub.com and through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Chairish Acquires Leading European Home Furnishings Marketplace, Pamono, To Expand Internationally

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Merchandising, Chairish, Shopping, Online shopping, Shoppers Drug Mart, Emporium, Marketing, Retailing, Retailers

Through its comprehensive marketplace, each month Chairish connects 4.5 million affluent shoppers to over 10,000 sellers offering over 580,000 items.

Key Points: 
  • Through its comprehensive marketplace, each month Chairish connects 4.5 million affluent shoppers to over 10,000 sellers offering over 580,000 items.
  • The acquisition of Pamono further bolsters Chairish's position as the leading online shopping destination for luxury home furnishings.
  • With this unification, Chairish will be even better positioned to support the global design community," said Gregg Brockway, CEO and Co-Founder of Chairish.
  • Founded in 2013, Chairish is the leading emporium where designers and tastemakers shop for exceptional home furnishings and art.

THOR Industries Announces The Addition Of Christina Hennington And Laurel Hurd To The Company's Board Of Directors And The Retirement Of Director Allen Kosowsky

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Target Corporation, Thor Industries, Elkhart, Indiana, Retailing, Retailers, Service companies

ELKHART, Ind., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) announced today the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors, Christina Hennington and Laurel Hurd, and the planned retirement of Board member Allen Kosowsky.

Key Points: 
  • ELKHART, Ind., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) announced today the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors, Christina Hennington and Laurel Hurd, and the planned retirement of Board member Allen Kosowsky.
  • Christina Hennington is the Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer of Target and a member of the Target's leadership team.
  • Prior to her current role, Christina held a number of leadership positions, including leading merchandising and elements of operations at Target.
  • "As part of this planned transition, Director Allen Kosowsky will retire from our Board in October.

Ahold Delhaize share buyback update

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Retailers, Ahold Delhaize, Retailing, Convenience stores, Supermarkets, Zaanstad, ZAANDAM, Ahold, Delhaize Group, Share repurchase

Zaandam, the Netherlands, August 3, 2021 Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 254,991 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from July 26, 2021 up to and including July 30, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Zaandam, the Netherlands, August 3, 2021 Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 254,991 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from July 26, 2021 up to and including July 30, 2021.
  • The shares were repurchased at an average price of 25.88 per share for a total consideration of 6.6 million.
  • These repurchases were made as part of the 1 billion share buyback program announced on November 4, 2020.
  • The total number of shares repurchased under this program to date is 22,326,386 common shares for a total consideration of 519.5 million.