Retail Radar: Target Expands Private Labels; Home Depot Launches New Homeowners Hub

Path to Purchase Institute members have access to regularly updated profiles, which can be accessed here. Recent news includes Walmart releasing its annual Top Toys list, and Ace Hardware growing its store count. 

Homeowner Helper

The Home Depot is unveiling the New Homeowners Hub, an online portal that offers DIY guides, design inspiration, product recommendations and more.

Target Private Labels

The retailer continues to grow its own brands lineup, expanding some lines while revamping others. It also plans to unveil some new offerings in time for the holiday shopping season. 

Walmart Top Toys List

The big-box retailer unveiled its annual playtime picks, with products inspired by blockbusters and nostalgia as well as budget-friendly selections. The mass merchant also continues to remodel stores, aiming to bring customers an enhanced shopping experience. Leadership changes are underway, too, with the president and CEO of Walmart International retiring, and some shifting roles lined up for Walmart and Sam's Club leadership.

Ace the Growing Hardware Place

The retailer has opened more than 100 stores this year and plans to bring that total to more than 170 by year's end.

ShopRite Inventory Gets AI Boost

After a successful pilot, Wakefern Food Corp. has given the green light to bringing more inventory scanning Tally robots to its ShopRite stores.

New to P2PI

Just launched this week is our latest retailer profile: Canadian grocer Sobeys, which can be found here.