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Sam's Club Donates $1M to Support Small Businesses, Other COVID-19 Retail News
April 27, 2020 at 4:50 pm

In installment No. 3 of The Bright Side of Retail, we once again have curated a collection of positive stories related to how retailers and brands are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Retail seeks to inspire its audience in the midst of this crisis by reporting on the positive stories of how retailers and…

Bedding Brand Sheets & Giggles Launches Co-Op to Support COVID Relief
April 16, 2020 at 4:53 pm

Many retailers and brands are continuing to find ways to give back and provide support during the coronavirus pandemic. In this video, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Colin McIntosh, founder and CEO of eco-friendly eucalyptus bedding brand Sheets & Giggles, about how the company quickly donated money to emergency relief funds, as well as committed to…

Starbucks Launches $10M Global Employee Relief Fund, Other COVID-19 Retail News
April 13, 2020 at 9:59 pm

As noted in the opening message of today's Total Retail Report, the news roundup will feature all positive stories related to how retailers and brands are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe that it's necessary to spotlight the positive stories of how retailers and brands are stepping up to help their employees, customers and…

How Peak Design is Adapting to COVID-19 and Giving Back
April 2, 2020 at 5:10 pm

In this video, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Adam Saraceno, chief marketing officer at Peak Design, a retailer of high-quality travel and photography bags and photography equipment. Saraceno discusses how Peak Design is adapting to the economic downturn brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak, the brand's communication strategy with customers in a time of crisis, and how…

Retailers Continue to Give Back During the COVID-19 Crisis
April 2, 2020 at 3:50 pm

Total Retail is continuing its daily coverage of how the retail sector is responding to the COVID-19 crisis. As retailers try to figure out how to navigate these uncertain times, it's beneficial to look at the ways others in our community are responding. Below are examples of how retailers are reacting during this time, including…

Lane Bryant Improves In-Store CX With Technology, Focus on D&I
March 30, 2020 at 1:05 pm

In episode 240 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Lexy Onofrio, vice president, brand marketing strategy and creative at Lane Bryant, a leading retailer of plus-sized clothing for women. Listen in as Onofrio discusses the brand's history and audience, as well as how Lane Bryant is improving its customers' in-store shopping experiences through…

How Consumer Product Brands Are Achieving Purpose by Aiding the Fight Against COVID-19
March 25, 2020 at 3:26 pm

In an effort to help French health authorities fight the spread of COVID-19, LVMH, the parent company of luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Guerlain, Dior and Givenchy, announced that it will repurpose three of its cosmetics factories in France to manufacture hand sanitizing gel. The company plans to produce as much as 12,000 tonnes a…

Facebook Announces $100M in Grants for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus
March 17, 2020 at 10:35 am

Facebook announced a $100 million program to help small businesses as governments throughout the country urge local gyms and restaurants to close their doors to slow the spread of COVID-19. In a blog post announcing the grants, Facebook said, “We know that your business may be experiencing disruptions resulting from the global outbreak of COVID-19. We’ve heard…

2020 NRF Big Show Recap: Highlights and Trends
January 17, 2020 at 11:32 am

In this week’s Retail Right Now, Total Retail's Kristina Stidham and Ashley Chiaradio discuss the top trends to emerge from the 2020 National Retail Federation Big Show in New York City. Here are three trends we heard frequently over the three-day event: the need for retailers to implement diversity and inclusion initiatives; an increased focus…