This is em-bear-assing. Build-A-Bear’s stuffed animals targeting “kidults” — with some dressed in bikinis and others wearing a Hugh Hefner-style robe while pouring champagne — has led some critics to slam the child-friendly company. The St. Louis, Mo.-based toy company rolled out the risque accessories for their stuffed bears as part of a Valentine’s Day … Read more
New research released today from MeQuilibrium revealed that while frontline workers in retail and service-related businesses have high levels of stress, anxiety and depression, they are more resilient to these conditions than non-frontline workers. The survey also showed frontline workers are “more likely to say they do not have a problem, and — even when … Read more
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Amped Fitness®, an industry-leading gym franchise, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of NASCAR talent, Natalie Decker. Decker will be behind the wheel of the #36 “Amped Fitness” Chevy Camaro for DGM Racing at the United Rentals 300 on February 17, 2024, at the iconic Daytona International … Read more
You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!) Releases June 18, 2024 Debut picture book from mental-health advocate Henson speaks to kids’ anxieties about finding their place and how to be a good friend by being yourself GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Zonderkidz is pleased to announce that actress and mental … Read more
Spot reveals the new “NERDS Gummy” character with help from actor and artist Addison Rae and borrows inspiration from the iconic movie, “Flashdance” CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — NERDS® is making its bold debut on the world’s biggest advertising stage for the first time in its 40-year history, which is also a first for … Read more
NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The juices market is set to grow by USD 104.21 billion from 2022 to 2027 progressing at a CAGR of 8.55% during the forecast period. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current global market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market segmentation by product (fruit … Read more
Retailers are holding on to their workforces — cutting back on hours instead of issuing pink slips to get through the lean times. Brick-and-mortar retailers of all sorts added a seasonally adjusted 45,200 jobs in January, raising employment in the industry to 15.7 million, according to a Labor Department report on Friday. (Seasonally adjusted figures … Read more
Guillermo Andrade, who was a pioneer on Fairfax Avenue in positioning streetwear as luxury, is returning to retail — this time on one of L.A.’s toniest shopping streets, Melrose Place. Not without a bit of an underground feel though. Step into the new 424 flagship, and you might think you have entered a cave. The … Read more
Macy’s CEO Tony Spring will officially grab the reins on Sunday as the storied retailer faces slowing sales growth and takeover threats. Spring, 58, who has climbed the ladder at high-end sister company Bloomingdales, has been Macy’s CEO-elect since last March — when Jeff Gennette announced plans to retire. “I am excited to take on … Read more
New Delhi: The government on Friday said it will sell ‘Bharat Rice’ in the retail market at Rs 29 per kg from next week to give relief to the common man and has directed traders to disclose rice stock, as part of its efforts to control prices. In a press conference, Union Food Secretary Sanjeev … Read more
