General Merchandise

Since a resurgence in the late 1990s, bedbugs persist as a problem across the United States. According to recent surveys by the National Pest Management Association, 99.6% of pest professionals surveyed treated for bedbugs in 2015 and one out of five Americans has had a bedbug infestation in their home or knows someone who has encountered bedbugs at home or in a hotel. As these infestations continue to rise across North America, DSN talked to Gary Beutler, COO of KiltronX Enviro Systems, about the problem and the remedies required to combat it.

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. -- Maternity and shapewear brand Belly Bandit has launched a new, value-priced collection of pregnancy support and post-pregnancy compression-wear at Target.

RICHMOND, B.C. -- London Drugs has launched a new Photolab app that allows free and easy upload and printing of photos direct from a mobile device and social media accounts.

WASHINGTON – With increases in consumer spending expected to remain solid during the remainder of the year, the National Retail Federation on Tuesday increased 2016 retail sales projections by 30 basis points to 3.4% over last year.

Online and other non-store sales, which are included in the overall figure, are expected to increase 7% to 10% year-over-year rather than the 6% to 9% percent forecast earlier.

CAMP HILL, Pa. - To make sure students stay up to date with the latest technology, Rite Aid is debuting an 8.95-inch Windows tablet in time for back-to-school shoppers. Quality and affordable Craig products are also available including a 19-inch TV and 27-inch speaker tower.

"With Rite Aid's variety of unique and classic back to school items offered at outstanding prices, shoppers will find just what their students will need to academically succeed this school year, while shopping under budget," stated Tony Montini, Rite Aid EVP merchandising and supply chain.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Clorox is appealing to consumers who want to donate to schools in need by launching an innovative receipt rewards program.

Just in time for back-to-school season, the Clorox Company has pledged to donate upo to $100,000 to schools in need through a new receipt validation program. All Clorox Company brands are included in the program, including Clorox, GLAD and Hidden Valley. 

CHICAGO-- Leading children's tech brand VTech is expanding its portfolio of educational products that support developmentally meaningful skills and experiences for little ones.

The new product lines have been designed in collaboration with Dr. Lise Eliot, an early brain development expert and member of VTech's Expert Panel, to encourage children as they meet essential developmental milestones. 

WASHINGTON -- With back-to-school spending on a “stock up” cycle rather than a “make do” cycle, total spending for K-12 and college school supplies is expected to reach $75.8 billion, up from last year’s $68 billion, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights and Analytics.