Corporate Responsibility Programs

Wegmans Awards Scholarships to More Than 1,800 Employees
May 22, 2020 at 5:30 pm

The Bright Side of Retail, a weekly feature launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, offers readers a curated collection of inspiring stories on how the retail industry is responding to the crisis. With all of the negativity that the pandemic has generated, Total Retail wanted to uplift its audience by reporting on the positive stories of…

Building Brand Equity During the COVID-19 Crisis While Giving Something Back
May 22, 2020 at 4:31 pm

January isn’t widely considered a prime time for shopping. Most consumers rather stay at home and deal with their holiday credit card hangover than capitalize on end-of-season sales. But this year was different. Back in February, the National Retail Federation (NRF) reported that January retail sales had actually increased 2.7 percent over the previous year.…

Old Navy to Donate $30M of Clothing to Families Affected by COVID-19
May 18, 2020 at 7:24 pm

The Bright Side of Retail, a weekly feature launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, features a curated collection of positive stories on how the retail industry is responding to the crisis. Total Retail wishes to inspire its audience during this pandemic by reporting on the positive stories of how retailers and brands are doing good for…

Lowe's Gifts $1M in Flowers to Moms in Senior Centers
May 11, 2020 at 9:12 pm

This week's The Bright Side of Retail features a curated collection of positive stories on how retailers and brands are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Retail seeks to inspire its audience during this pandemic by reporting on the positive stories of how retailers and brands are stepping up to help their employees, customers and…

ShopRite Launches #EssentialThanks Campaign
May 4, 2020 at 7:40 pm

This week's The Bright Side of Retail features a 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 brands are stepping up to…

Ten Thousand Villages Supports Artisan Suppliers During Uncertain Times
May 1, 2020 at 5:41 pm

In episode 245 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Paige McFarling, director of mission advancement at Ten Thousand Villages, a nonprofit fair trade organization that markets handcrafted products made by disadvantaged artisans from more than 120 artisan groups in more than 35 countries. Listen in as McFarling shares the brand's story and mission;…

On-Demand Production Process Helps Ministry of Supply Produce, Donate Face Masks
April 29, 2020 at 7:37 pm

In this video, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Gihan Amarasiriwardena, co-founder and president of Ministry of Supply, a Boston-based performance business wear fashion brand. Amarasiriwardena discusses why he and his business partners founded the brand, how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted Ministry of Supply, and how the company began producing face masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) during…

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…