RETAIL NEWS

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — For the second year in a row, Publix Super Markets is the No. 1 national March for Babies corporate partner, raising more than $8.3 million.

AUSTIN, Texas — In response to the devastation associated with Hurricane Harvey, several retailers have stepped up their giving.

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the Office for People With Disabilities last week celebrated the 27th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act and highlighed the work of disabilities advocates in New York City.

MONTRÉAL — BDC Capital, the investment arm of BDC, on Monday announced that it has completed a $10-million minority equity investment in Rx Drug Mart, alongside Persistence Capital Partners and RxDM's other existing shareholders. The investment was made in support of RxDM's growth strategy and in part enables the company to continue to look at acquisition opportunities.

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — Ulta Beauty turned in another winning quarterly performance, besting analysts' earnings and sales estimates. The beauty powerhouse also raised its fiscal 2017 guidance.

One of the few specialty retailers with an aggressive store opening program, Ulta Beauty said it remains committed to opening 100 new locations in 2017. It will also remodel 11 stores and relocate seven others.

 CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree on Thursday posted consolidated net sales of $5.3 billion, representing an increase of 5.7%, for its second fiscal quarter ended July 29.

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — With Hurrican Harvey bearing down on the Texas coast, CVS Pharmacy is encouraging patients to prepare for the storm by taking care of their prescription needs before it makes landfall.

KEASBEY, N.J. — ShopRite is partnering with Kimberly Clark's Huggies Brand on a plan to donate up to a half-million diapers to the National Diaper Bank Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing diapers to babies in need.