Retail Radar: Rite Aid Ups Private-Label Offerings; Target Readies for Holiday Push

Path to Purchase Institute members receive access to regularly updated retailer profiles, which can be accessed here. Recent updates include Target's holiday exclusives and Dollar General's first steps into the Montana market.

Rite Aid: Hello to Ello Market

The drugstore chain introduced its newest private label, Ello Market, which comprises snacks, sweets and pantry staples.

Ace Rewards Event

The hardware cooperative is holding its fifth rewards days event, coinciding with Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days. Members of Ace Hardware's loyalty program can earn double points, receive discounts on regularly priced merchandise, and take advantage of special deals and promotions on a variety of national brands.

Lowe's Adds Carhartt

The home improvement retailer continues its marketing to pros, bringing Carhartt apparel online and to more stores, with plans to double the brand's brick-and-mortar presence in the months to come. It's also offering extra rewards points to its loyalty program members when they make Carhartt purchases in October and November. 

Target's Top Toys

The retailer's Circle Week event is live, during which Fenty Beauty is making its launch at in-house Ulta shops replete with exclusive products. In the weeks to come, expect limited-edition Disney items, new FAO Schwarz exclusives and an immersive, shoppable toy experience. 

Dollar General Opens Montana Store

The discount retailer held a ribbon-cutting for its first Montana store, giving it a presence in the continental 48.