General Merchandise

03/21/2013 - 10:24am

Walmart expands mobile checkout program to 200 stores

Late last year, Walmart rolled out the pilot program for a new mobile initiative called "Scan & Go" to 70 stores in the Atlanta and Bentonville, Ark. areas, where the company is based. Now, the mass merchandise retailer is expanding the program after a successful test run.

03/20/2013 - 2:57pm

NRF: Easter spending doesn't jump, on par with 2012

According to a new spending survey from the National Retail Federation, consumer spending for Easter 2013 will be flat when compared to the holiday last year.

03/20/2013 - 10:56am

ACI survey: Spring cleaners cut back on products

The American Cleaning Institute in conjunction with Echo Research conducted a survey of 1,777 Americans and found most respondents are spending less on cleaning products due to economic factors.

03/19/2013 - 1:19pm

Post-It notes go mobile

The Post-it brand from 3M introduced the Post-it Mobile Collection, a new line of attach-and-go products for more efficient and effective organization for consumers on the go, the company announced.

03/18/2013 - 1:03pm

New York City legislation would require hiding of tobacco displays

In spite of a court ruling striking down a ban on large-sized sugary drinks, New York mayor Michael Bloomberg has another health initiative in the works: a requirement that retailers hide tobacco products.

03/18/2013 - 12:08pm

Rite Aid expands Easter, spring product selections

Rite Aid is stocking Easter and spring supplies at its stores in anticipation of the holiday and season, the retail pharmacy chain said Monday.

03/18/2013 - 11:36am

Gain introduces Fireworks for boost of fresh laundry scent

Gain, a Proctor & Gamble brand, has introduced a new product to store shelves designed to prolong the fresh laundry scent of clothes for up to 12 weeks in storage.

03/15/2013 - 2:28pm

Anti-smoking events set for communities nationwide on March 20

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is organizing more than 1,200 events across the country to promote smoking abstinence and cessation.

03/15/2013 - 10:31am

Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone first to allow scanning by standard POS systems

A new technology will allow standard point-of-sale laser scanners to scan coupons, loyalty cards and gift cards on the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone without any changes to existing technology.

03/15/2013 - 10:16am

Target buys Cooking.com, CHEFS Catalog

Target has purchased two online retailers of cooking equipment in a move designed to expand its cooking and kitchenware business, said the mass merchandise retailer, which has lately made major investments in multichannel retailing.