Retail

Lowe’s thanks first responders with special offer

The home improvement retailer will recognize firefighters, emergency medical technicians, police officers, nurses and doctors nationwide and on Lowes.com with a 10% discount available from Oct. 22 to 24

HomeGoods goes digital ahead of holiday season

Similar to the off-price home décor retailer's more than 820 brick and mortar locations, HomeGoods.com now features a wide selection of curated merchandise across product categories including bedding, bath, decorative pillows, kitchen goods, seasonal décor, pet and storage/organization.

Why coffee could cost more at groceries, cafes

After hovering for years near $1 per pound, coffee futures — the price large-volume buyers agree to pay for coffee upon delivery months down the road — doubled in late July, reaching heights not seen since 2014. Though prices have eased a bit, they remain elevated at about $1.90 per pound.

CVS adds anti-theft drug safes at some Texas stores

The safes, which help to prevent robberies by delaying the time it takes for pharmacy employees to open the safe, are part of the company's commitment in building healthier and safer communities, CVS said.

Walmart to offer Beyond Meat's plant-based chicken tenders

In addition to offering Beyond Chicken Tenders, Walmart will increase the number of its stores distributing other Beyond Meat products, with more than 1,500 additional locations offering Beyond Breakfast Sausage Classic Patties and more than 1,300 stores offering Beyond Breakfast Sausage Spicy Patties.

Nike’s revenue pinched by supply-chain disruptions

The COVID-19 pandemic has caught up with Nike Inc. The sneaker giant’s revenue growth is being limited by supply-chain disruptions that have slowed the production and delivery of shoes and other goods around the world.

Walmart ditching layaway option for 2021 holiday season

Walmart customers purchasing items online can now choose Affirm as a payment method at checkout and apply for a loan. Meanwhile, for in-store purchases, customers can apply for a loan online, pick their desired payment plan and scan a single use barcode at the register.