Lowe’s has debuted Home Repair Workshops, where knowledgeable Lowe’s red vest associates teach customers home repair and maintenance DIY skills through live, interactive workshops. Home Repair Workshops will be hosted in 100 stores across the U.S. on weekends, offering DIYers and homeowners the opportunity to develop their home repair skills. Participating Lowe’s stores will have […]
The Home Depot expects that by the end of fiscal year 2028, more than 85% of U.S. & Canada’s sales in outdoor power equipment, specifically push lawn mowers and handheld outdoor equipment like leaf blowers and trimmers, will run on rechargeable battery technology instead of gas. This transition will reduce over 2,000,000 metric tons of […]
Banana Republic, a lifestyle brand in the Gap Inc. portfolio, has opened its new flagship store in San Francisco. The two-floor, 3,500-sq ft. flagship in the city’s historic Union Square shopping district, celebrates the brand’s San Francisco heritage and is a natural next step in the Banana Republic’s transformation into a leading destination for high-quality […]
IKEA U.S. has opened a new store format in San Francisco. The new store format will be part of a new meeting place from Ingka Centres, a global developer and operator of retail-led destinations which is part of Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer. The city format store makes the IKEA experience even more affordable, […]
ACME Made In America reached out to Bluewater Technologies Group,(www.bluewatertech.com), a Wixom, MI-based design firm, to help design and build a shopping experience for Nectar Mattress that put the customer in charge of the selection process. Bluewater developed an educational sales and software experience that wouldn’t put the customer to sleep – at least not […]
Ashley, the #1 furniture and mattress retailer in North America, recently hosted Ashley’s Beach Retreat on the Santa Monica Pier. The free and open-to-the-public event hosted an accessible vacation oasis for guests to come and experience the Ashley brand in a whole new way. Guests were able to take home one-of-a-kind Ashley gifts, enjoy music […]
RH has opened RH England, The Gallery at the Historic Aynho Park, a 400-year-old landmark estate representing the most inspiring and immersive physical expression of the brand to date. RH England marks the beginning of the retailer’s global expansion and its continued foray into hospitality with three primary restaurants: The Orangery, a live-fire concept; The […]
Fujitsu, a prominent manufacturer of heating and cooling systems for residential and commercial use, introduced a new product, Kagami, a convenient wall-mounted controller compatible with both residential and commercial HVAC systems. Fujitsu turned to Sutherland Packaging, (www.sutherlandpackaging.com), a Green Township, NJ-based p.o.p. display firm to create an attractive at distributor display. In a tight time […]
Batteries Plus has announced a new pilot initiative with Swell Energy, a leading renewable energy and grid solutions provider, to launch an in-store home battery backup offer in Sacramento, CA. This joint initiative will showcase residential battery solutions and Swell’s virtual power plant (VPP) capabilities at Sacramento area Batteries Plus retail locations, providing customers with […]
Wayfair has launched the Digital Design Studio, a patent-pending technology that brings the best of online and in-store shopping together. The Digital Design Studio is a kiosk that allows customers to create and interact with a variety of design layouts and experience products in a digital, 3D room at photorealistic quality. Located in the Dedham, […]
The Container Store Group and Dormify, the one-stop online shop for dorm décor, have expanded their back-to-college partnership. This summer, customers could visit one of 40 locations of The Container Store and shop Dormify’s on-trend decor and bedding alongside The Container Store’s reimagined college product assortment. Container Store locations in Austin, Costa Mesa, Houston, Nashville, […]
Jackery, a global leader of innovative portable power and green outdoor energy solutions, recently showcased its latest products at the 2023 Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City. Jackery’s interactive booth, spanning over 110 square meters, featured a range of portable power products and eco-friendly exhibits including the new Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus, as […]
Samsung Electronics Co. has launched the new Less Microfiber Filter, an external washing machine filter designed to significantly reduce plastic microfiber emissions during laundry cycles. Designed with inspiration from apparel maker Patagonia and expertise from the global ocean conservation organization Ocean Wise, the filter builds on the success of last year’s Less Microfiber™ Cycle to […]
Fisher & Paykel has debuted its revolutionary new Series 9 74″ Integrated Triple Zone Refrigerator. This innovative system introduces three independent cooling zones for optimal temperature control. Jennifer Bradley, V.P., Product Management, Fisher & Paykel USA, said, “With the launch of our Triple Zone cooling technology, the brand continues to set industry standards. This introduction […]
LG Electronics showcased its new compressors in the Component Solutions booth at recent AHR Expo 2023 in Atlanta. The standalone booth presented some of LG’s key heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) components. In the Commercial Zone of LG’s exhibit, visitors could explore the company’s large-capacity scroll compressors for commercial HVAC applications. Meanwhile, visitors could head […]
BEDGEAR is partnering with Wichita Furniture & Mattress to unveil its new captivating in-store retail theater displays at Wichita Furniture & Mattress’s new store grand opening. The new installations will give a unique, high-tech and interactive guest experience to customers in the Kansas area that is unlike any other retailer. Wichita Furniture & Mattress will […]
Ashley has announced an exclusive activation and consumer giveaway with long-time partner Tempur-Pedic. The “Hibernation Station” is a multi-sensory and immersive experience for consumers to test out the NEW TEMPUR-Ergo ProSmart Base and TEMPUR-LuxeBreeze mattress in a first-of-its-kind demonstration and enter for a chance to win a one-night-only, after-hours experience and FREE Tempur-Pedic top-of-the-line mattress. […]
The Athlete’s Foot, (TAF), has introduced its “neighborhood” concept store. The Athlete’s Foot is focused on elevating the consumer experience while continuing to drive hyper-localized product assortment and community engagement efforts. In addition, TAF is increasing its apparel presentation with the introduction of new brand partnerships with Polo Sports, Sergio Tacchini, PRPS, Market, Gudlyfe, and […]
Keurig Dr Pepper has expanded its iced coffee portfolio with the introduction of the Keurig K-Iced family of brewers, featuring three new coffee makers, along with five new ICED K-Cup pod varieties. Together, the ICED suite of products delivers an unparalleled iced coffee experience. The brewers feature a Brew Over Ice option that automatically adjusts […]
The Home Depot is partnering with DSD Renewables (DSD) to install 13 megawatts (MW) of solar power on the rooftops at 25 store locations in California. This is a part of The Home Depot’s renewable energy goal to produce or procure 100 percent renewable energy equivalent to the electricity needs for all Home Depot facilities […]