Retailing

Partnerships Among Collegiate Athletes and Emerging Brands Are Getting Hotter Than a Texas Summer

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Retailers, Retailing, Supermarkets, Fermented drinks, Blended tea, Food, Kombucha, Mycology, Albertsons, Costco

DALLAS, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Texas summer heats up so do brand relationships among future collegiate athletes.

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  • DALLAS, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Texas summer heats up so do brand relationships among future collegiate athletes.
  • Ewers first became aware of Holy Kombucha through his mother, who has been a long-time Holy Kombucha enthusiast and is now a fan of their newest offering, Holy Tepache.
  • These individuals include emerging artists, local leaders, and athletes that love our Holy Kombucha and Tepache and have strong ties to their communities.
  • About Holy Kombucha: Holy Kombucha provides healthy beverages to stores nationwide including Whole Foods, Albertsons, Costco, Central Market, Natural Grocers, The Fresh Market and many more.

PLx Pharma Inc.’s VAZALORE to Launch in Nearly 8,000 CVS Stores this Month

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Retailers, Retailing, Service companies, Hepatotoxins, Walgreens, Aspirin, Rite Aid, Walmart

CVS, a leading health solutions company, is preparing its retail space with Coming Soon placeholders and shelf trays in many of its stores.

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  • CVS, a leading health solutions company, is preparing its retail space with Coming Soon placeholders and shelf trays in many of its stores.
  • This includes all three SKUs: VAZALORE 81 mg, 12 count; VAZALORE 81 mg, 30 count; and VAZALORE 325 mg, 30 count.
  • As we continue to execute the launch of VAZALORE, we are excited that CVS has committed to placing our innovative aspirin product in its stores nationwide.
  • CVS joins Walmart, Walgreens, Rite Aid, and many other retailers in the nationwide launch of VAZALORE, the first and only FDA-approved liquid-filled aspirin capsules.

Eaton Completes Sale of Its Hydraulics Business for $3.3 Billion

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Engineering, Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Danfoss, Hydraulics, Eaton's, Retailing, Civil engineering, Engineering

Power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) today announced it has completed the sale of its Hydraulics business to Danfoss A/S, a Danish industrial company.

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  • Power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) today announced it has completed the sale of its Hydraulics business to Danfoss A/S, a Danish industrial company.
  • Eatons Hydraulics business, which had sales of $1.8 billion in 2020, is a global leader in hydraulics components, systems, and services for industrial and mobile equipment.
  • The completion of this sale marks another milestone in Eatons continued transformation into a higher growth company with more earnings consistency, said Craig Arnold, Eaton chairman and chief executive officer.
  • This transaction creates considerable value for our shareholders and enables our hydraulics employees to be part of a company with a strong commitment to the hydraulics industry.

The Salvation Army and Walmart Rally Communities to "Stuff the Bus"

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Retailing, Retailers, Service companies, Walmart, The Salvation Army

From August 6-8, The Salvation Army and Walmart are joining forces for a nationwide school supply drive to help give students from less advantaged families an equal chance to excel.

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  • From August 6-8, The Salvation Army and Walmart are joining forces for a nationwide school supply drive to help give students from less advantaged families an equal chance to excel.
  • The Salvation Army's "Stuff the Bus" program will take place at participating Walmart stores across the country.
  • Walmart and The Salvation Army have partnered for more than 30 years to help meet the needs of local communities.
  • The Salvation Army continues to evolve its services to provide low-income families with academic assistance and supplies, enrichment activities and food.

CVS Health, Target & Walmart Together Launch In-store Pilots & Tests of New Design Solutions to Combat Plastic Waste

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Retailing, Retailers, Articles, Environmental economics, Bright green environmentalism, Circular economy, Walmart, Plastic pollution, Target Corporation, Waste, Sustainability

The partnership among leading retailers' different stores sets an exciting precedent; collaboration will help accelerate pathways to scale and help address the systemic challenge of plastic bag waste.

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  • The partnership among leading retailers' different stores sets an exciting precedent; collaboration will help accelerate pathways to scale and help address the systemic challenge of plastic bag waste.
  • In addition to the in-store pilots, other winning solutions from the Beyond the Bag Challenge will be piloted and tested in different contexts.
  • Minimizing plastic waste, in particular, depends on collaboration and cooperation across the retail industry," says Jane Ewing, Senior Vice President of Sustainability at Walmart.
  • Closed Loop Partners' Center for the Circular Economy launched the initiative with Founding Partners CVS Health, Target and Walmart.

The Vitamin Shoppe® Launches in South Korea with E-commerce Site and Online Marketplaces

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Retailers, Companies, Retailing, Secaucus, New Jersey, The Vitamin Shoppe, Qoo10, Interpark, Shinsegae, Coupang, Gmarket, Naver Corporation, Shop

SECAUCUS, N.J., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vitamin Shoppe®, an omni-channel specialty retailer of nutritional products, today announced its expansion into South Korea with the launch of www.vitaminshoppe.kr, a directly-owned and operated e-commerce business. South Korean consumers can now easily access an extensive array of The Vitamin Shoppe's trusted health and wellness products, delivered directly from the United States, with door-to-door shipping in three days on average to anywhere in South Korea.

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  • Additionally, The Vitamin Shoppe has launched branded digital storefronts on 20 leading online marketplaces in South Korea, including 11st, Auction, Coupang, Domeggook, G9, Gmarket, Interpark, Lotte, Naver, Qoo10, Shinsegae, Smelchi, and more.
  • Sharon Leite, CEO of The Vitamin Shoppe, commented: "South Korea is one of the largest e-commerce markets in the world serving a digitally-savvy population, which aligns perfectly with our online launch strategy.
  • We look forward to adding brands, products, and services in South Korea as The Vitamin Shoppe continues to grow its international footprint in new growth markets."
  • Currently available in South Korea are The Vitamin Shoppe's proprietary brands, including The Vitamin Shoppe, Vthrive The Vitamin Shoppe, BodyTech, BodyTech Elite, fitfactor Weight Management System, fitfactor KETO, plnt, ProBioCare, and True Athlete.

Bed Bath & Beyond And Safely Announce An Exclusive Retail Partnership To Bring The Next Generation Of Cleaning Products To American Homes

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Bed Bath & Beyond, Union Township, Union County, New Jersey, Bath, Somerset, Retailers, Local government in England, Retailing

UNION, N.J., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) today announced an exclusive retail partnership with Safely, a line of luxuriously scented and high-quality home care & cleaning products.

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  • UNION, N.J., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) today announced an exclusive retail partnership with Safely, a line of luxuriously scented and high-quality home care & cleaning products.
  • "Bed Bath & Beyond shares our mission of providing high quality products at an accessible price point.
  • That's why I'm thrilled to partner with this unparalleled brand and bring Safely into the homes of countless more American families," said co-founder Kris Jenner.
  • "Working with Bed Bath & Beyond has allowed Safely to live out the mission of bringing safe, affordable, and beautiful cleaning products into every American home."

DICK'S Sporting Goods Second Quarter Results Call Scheduled for August 25th

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Monday, August 2, 2021
DKS, Dick's Sporting Goods, Dick, Retailers, Retailing, Service companies

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE: DKS) will announce results for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 before the market opens on Wednesday, August 25th.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE: DKS) will announce results for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 before the market opens on Wednesday, August 25th.
  • A conference call to discuss the results will be held that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • The call is being webcast and can be accessed at DICK'S Sporting Goods' Investor Relations website at investors.DICKS.com .
  • Founded in 1948, DICK'S Sporting Goods is a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of authentic, high-quality sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories.

Meijer Reveals Trends for Going Back to School in Style

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Retailing, Retailers, Regions of the United States, Economy of Kentucky, Meijer, Grocery store, Adidas, Backpack, Grand Rapids, Michigan

On the other hand, their students are more focused on the supplies and accessories that were skipped over last year.

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  • On the other hand, their students are more focused on the supplies and accessories that were skipped over last year.
  • Sporty and outdoorsy: For students into sports like soccer, football and basketball, Adidas, Champion and Under Armour are top trends.
  • High Sierra and Columbia backpacks are also popular for students interested in a more outdoorsy, bohemian style.
  • About Meijer: Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates more than 257 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin.

Shaking Up Distribution: ePallet Adds Former Whole Foods Market Senior Executive to Its Board of Directors

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Retailers, Health food stores, Diets, Organic food, Product certification, Whole Foods Market, Food, Retailing, Articles

Schall, who has more than three decades of senior management experience with a number of leading food companies, will collaborate closely with ePallet's executive team.

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  • Schall, who has more than three decades of senior management experience with a number of leading food companies, will collaborate closely with ePallet's executive team.
  • The company offers a wide selection of natural, organic, specialty, and conventional food, beverage, and other consumer products, with no hidden costs.
  • By adding him to ePallet's Board, we will receive key insights from his successful career as a brand builder, merchant and operating executive.
  • Currently Managing Director of Focal Point Partners, Mike most recently served as Senior Coordinator for the Global Growth & Business Development Team at Whole Foods Market.