WILMINGTON — As summer begins to wrap, city pools have closed — at least for humans. Area dogs will be allowed one final dip during the first official weekend of September. The annual Pooch Plunge is returning Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6-7, noon to 5 p.m., at Legion Stadium Pool, 2131 Carolina Beach Rd. The event is hosted […]| Port City Daily
WILMINGTON — The City of Wilmington has its biennial community survey live and wants to hear back from residents on how they'd rate the quality of life in town and the city's varied departments. READ MORE: ‘No one government, no one entity’ can tackle homelessness alone: City, CoC press on without county buy-in The goal of […]| Port City Daily
Our cells produce a variety of proteins, each with a specific role that, in many cases, means that they need to be in a particular part of the cell where that role is needed. One of the ways that cells ensure certain proteins end up in the right location at the right time is through […] The post Locally produced proteins help mitochondria function appeared first on MIT Department of Biology.| MIT Department of Biology
Can bacteria clean up oil spills? The short answer: no. Or, at least, not yet. The Drennan Lab is working to understand how bacteria perform incredible, radical chemistry on inert compounds. Inert compounds, like those that make up crude oil, are challenging to break down because they contain very stable chains of carbon and hydrogen […] The post Can bacteria be used to clean up oil spills? appeared first on MIT Department of Biology.| MIT Department of Biology
By Newsdesk, Luxury Travel Advisor, 8/31/2025 Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has announced a new guest-only experience: “The White Lotus Behind-the-Scenes Tour.” The resort served as the filming location for the first season of the HBO Emmy-winning series “The White Lotus.” Inviting guests to go beyond the screen and immerse themselves further into the read more The post Four Seasons Resort Maui Launches “The White Lotus” Tour appeared first on Wailea Resort Association.| Wailea Resort Association
Ben Davidson, The Orange County Register, 8/24/25 The whitewashed, Moorish-style oceanfront villas at Maui’s Fairmont Kea Lani are perched just above Polo Beach, a beautiful, arc-shaped cove in south Maui’s Wailea resort region. There are 37 of these deluxe abodes, each wrapped in magenta-hued bougainvillea and framed by flowering plumeria trees. It’s a dreamy scene,read more| Wailea Resort Association
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for more than 1 million young pilgrims at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, in Rome's outskirts, on Aug. 3, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA Vatican City, Sep 1, 2025 / 11:05 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences for the more than 800 dead left by the earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday night, with a magnitude of 6 on the Richter scale, also causing widespread destruction. According to local authorities, more than 800 people died and...| Catholic World Report
Members of St. Francis' Work for the Poor, wearing t-shirts with the phrase “a helping hand to man every day,” with the Holy Father in the Vatican’s Clementine Hall. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Sep 1, 2025 / 09:47 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV on Monday welcomed members of the Opera San Francesco per i Poveri ("St. Francis' Work for the Poor") to the Vatican, thanking the society for their witness of charity according to the Franciscan tradition. “When you see a poor person,”...| Catholic World Report
null / Credit: GBALLGIGGSPHOTO/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Sep 1, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). A recent study found that the rate of mental-health-related hospitalizations doubled for women who had abortions compared with women who gave birth. The s... [...]| Catholic World Report
Carlo Acutis Catholic High School in Blantyre, Malawi, opened in 2022 with just 90 students and has since grown to accommodate 300, with boarding facilities for girls and a dedicated computer lab. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Carlo Acutis Catholi... [...]| Catholic World Report
Father James Martin, SJ. / Credit: Flickr by Shawn (CC BY-NC 2.0) Vatican City, Sep 1, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV met in a private audience with Father James Martin, S.J., at the Vatican on Monday.Martin, who is in Rome to lead a Jubil... [...]| Catholic World Report
St. Francis made peace with a wolf and befriended other animals, according to legend. / Credit: Purplexsu/Shutterstock ACI Prensa Staff, Aug 31, 2025 / 09:00 am (CNA). Throughout history, many saints have been remembered not only for their dedi... [...]| Catholic World Report
Pope Leo XIV speaks from a window of the Apostolic Palace overlooking St. Peter's Square during the Sunday Angelus on Aug. 24, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media. Vatican City, Aug 31, 2025 / 07:10 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV on Sunday prayed for the victims of a shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis, and deplored a worldwide “pandemic of arms” which has left many children dead or injured. “Our prayers for the victims of the tragic shooting during a school Mass in the American state of Min...| Catholic World Report
Cardinal Fernando Chomali speaks with ACI Prensa correspondent Julieta Villar during a January 2025 interview. / Credit: “EWTN Noticas”/Screenshot ACI Prensa Staff, Aug 31, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). Cardinal Fernando Chomali, the archbishop of San... [...]| Catholic World Report
Soprano Catherine Wethington sings during a live performance of “Journey of Faith: A Musical Tribute to Mother Teresa” at Carnegie Hall. / Credit: Richard Termine CNA Staff, Aug 31, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). A live musical performance celebrating ... [...]| Catholic World Report
Bishop Erik Varden. / Credit: Pål Johannes Nes CNA Newsroom, Aug 30, 2025 / 10:00 am (CNA). The Catholic bishops of Norway have issued a pastoral letter calling on the faithful to be guided by Church teaching on human life and dignity in the co... [...]| Catholic World Report
null / Credit: felipe caparros/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Aug 30, 2025 / 09:00 am (CNA). The United States is seeing the highest number of executions in more than a decade, with 30 executions so far in 2025. CNA has released three new interac... [...]| Catholic World Report
null / Credit: Trevor Owens via Flickr (CC BY 2.0) Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 30, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). Here’s a roundup of the latest Catholic education news in the United States:Catholic University of America professor receives $3.89 mil... [...]| Catholic World Report
CAFOD and Caritas Sudan provide cash assistance to IDPs in Kost, Shite Nile State in Sudan. / Credit: CAFOD ACI Africa, Aug 30, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). In one of the worst and most underreported humanitarian crises in the world, taking place in ... [...]| Catholic World Report
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Jan. 28, 2024. / Credit: Patrick Smith/Getty Images Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 29, 2025 / 18:52 pm (CNA). News this week of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement spa... [...]| Catholic World Report
null / Credit: Deemerwha studio/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 29, 2025 / 18:13 pm (CNA). After a man fired over a hundred bullets into a Minneapolis Catholic Church killing two children and injuring 17 others, thousands of mourner... [...]| Catholic World Report
The Council of Nicaea in 325 as depicted in a fresco in Salone Sistino at the Vatican. / Credit: Giovanni Guerra (1544-1618), Cesare Nebbia (1534-1614) e aiuti, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons ACI Stampa, Aug 29, 2025 / 16:28 pm (CNA). Car... [...]| Catholic World Report
The Shrine of John the Baptist at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syria, believed to house the head of the saint. / Creidt: Photo courtesy of ACI MENA ACI MENA, Aug 29, 2025 / 14:36 pm (CNA). Each year on Aug. 29, the Church commemorates the be... [...]| Catholic World Report
Pope Leo XIV on Aug. 29, 2025, appointed Father Andres Ligot as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of San Jose, California. / Credit: Photo courtesy of the Diocese of San Jose Vatican City, Aug 29, 2025 / 14:06 pm (CNA). Pope Leo XIV on Friday app... [...]| Catholic World Report
Over $1 million has been raised through a GoFundMe campaign for victims of the shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. / Credit: Stephen Maturen/Getty Images CNA Staff, Aug 29, 2025 / 12:21 pm (C... [...]| Catholic World Report
A memorial service was held in Dunwoody to honor DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose, who was killed on Aug. 8 at during the shooting near the CDC. The service was held at First Baptist Church Atlanta.| the Southerner Online
2025 Bradley Prize recipient Jimmy Lai. / Credit: Courtesy of the Bradley Foundation Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 25, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Catholic self-made entrepreneur and media tycoon Jimmy Lai built an empire on free speech and truthfu...| www.catholicworldreport.com
Urban Outfitters (UO) has teamed up with Levi’s for its second On Rotation shop-in-shop program, designed to create a one-of-a-kind denim destination blending Levi’s styles with the Urban Outfitters sensibility. In May 2025 Urban Outfitters kicked off the On Rotation program with Nike; On Rotation: Levi’s debuted online and in five UO stores on Aug. […]| Retail TouchPoints
Best Buy and Microsoft have collaborated to produce a limited-edition version of the Microsoft Surface 13” Keyboard (a.k.a. Type Covers) decorated with artwork created by a Best Buy Teen Tech Center member and available exclusively through the Best Buy app. The design was chosen as part of the Microsoft Type Cover for a Cause program, […]| Retail TouchPoints
Discount supermarket Aldi will enter the Midtown Manhattan area next year with a 25,000-square-foot store on 42nd Street at the edge of Times Square. The store will be located in The Ellery, a new luxury residential building designed by Handel Architects and managed by Taconic Partners and National Real Estate Advisors. “The Aldi flagship location […]| Retail TouchPoints
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has created a Retail Security Advisory Board and is calling for SIA member volunteers to join the expert-led group. The board, to be led by Chair Mike Dunn of Wachter and Vice Chair Brit Hehn of Gap, will tackle initiatives including: “This new advisory board provides a vital platform to […]| Retail TouchPoints
China-based discount retailer Temu has adopted solutions from Rithum (formerly CommerceHub and ChannelAdvisor) to simplify onboarding of U.S. sellers. Now, Rithum users can quickly sync product data with their Temu storefront and publish listings in bulk, with minimal setup requirements. The integration also offers two-way syncing of inventory and shipments, enabling immediate updates and more […]| Retail TouchPoints
Fabletics has launched the gStore SaaS retail solution from GreyOrange in 74 of its 100+ stores, giving managers and associates a real-time picture of where inventory is located virtually anywhere within the store. The gStore app’s integrated analytics, powered by overhead and handheld RFID readers, can identify items abandoned in dressing rooms, placed in the […]| Retail TouchPoints
Tops Friendly Markets has integrated the Basket Adjudication Service (BAS) from supplemental healthcare benefits provider NationsBenefits at its point-of-sale. The BAS provides real-time validation for purchases of fresh produce, pantry staples and OTC wellness products by health plan members, helping to overcome food insecurity among vulnerable populations. “Feeding our neighborhoods well has always been at […]| Retail TouchPoints
Carter’s has partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to launch a limited-edition T-shirt collection designed by youth members of the organization. The three designs, chosen from hundreds of entries as part of a nationwide contest, celebrate creativity and the power of dreaming big. The shirts, in sizes 12M to adult and priced […]| Retail TouchPoints
Two of the “Sharks” that swim in the popular Shark Tank show, as well as a Hollywood trailblazer/entrepreneur, will be among the five judges for Alibaba.com’s $1 million CoCreate product innovation competition for entrepreneurs. The pitch competition is the marquee program of Alibaba.com’s CoCreate 2025 seller conference, which will take place in Las Vegas Sept. […]| Retail TouchPoints
Pacsun has partnered with McDonald’s for an exclusive apparel collection inspired by the fashions and fads of the 1970s. The Pacsun x McDonaldland collection will include men’s and women’s apparel as well as accessories such as snapback and bucket hats, high socks, license plate frames and doormats, all themed with motifs and characters from the […]| Retail TouchPoints
Ace Hardware has introduced RedVest Media, its new retail media network (RMN). In partnership with Epsilon Retail Media, the RMN offers brands access to onsite ads, search and display; email and push messaging; in-store signage; and offsite programmatic advertising via display, video, CTV and mobile. “Ace has always been about helping our neighbors,” said Molly […]| Retail TouchPoints
Beyond, Inc. — parent company of Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, BuyBuy BABY and a blockchain asset portfolio — is changing its corporate name to Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. to reflect its “most valuable piece of intellectual property,” according to Executive Chairman and Principal Executive Officer Marcus Lemonis. The company’s NYSE stock ticker also will […]| Retail TouchPoints
St. Joseph Cathedral in Columbus, Ohio. / Credit: LO Kin-hei/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 24, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). As federal budget cuts halt programs for people in need, Catholic Social Services (CSS) in Columbus, Ohio, is en...| www.catholicworldreport.com
Tyler Duffy, director of evangelization at St. Thomas More Catholic Parish in Centennial, Colorado, outside More Coffee. / Credit: Francesca Fenton/CNA Denver, Colo., Aug 23, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Step into More Coffee and you’re immediately g...| www.catholicworldreport.com
The Monument to Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic. In early August 2025, President Luis Abinader promulgated the Dominican Republic’s new penal code, one of the most significant aspects of which is that it maintains an absolut...| www.catholicworldreport.com
Mary. Artist Giovanni Battista Gaulli, Museu da Casa Brasileira. / Credit: Giovanni Battista Gaulli, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Mundelein, Ill., Aug 22, 2025 / 04:00 am (CNA). The Catholic Church annually celebrates the feast of the Q...| www.catholicworldreport.com
The Shrine of the Sacred Heart in Washington D.C. / Credit: Madalaine Elhabbal/CNA Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 21, 2025 / 18:18 pm (CNA). Catholic churches that serve Spanish-speaking communities in the Archdiocese of Washington have reporte...| www.catholicworldreport.com
Pope Leo XIV prays during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 13, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media ACI Prensa Staff, Aug 21, 2025 / 12:42 pm (CNA). Pope Leo XIV has called for a day of fasting and pr...| www.catholicworldreport.com
Pope Leo XIV greets a young papal admirer in St. Peter’s Basilica during the general audience on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Aug 20, 2025 / 10:00 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday continued ...| www.catholicworldreport.com
All life is connected in a vast family tree. Every organism exists in relationship to its ancestors, descendants, and cousins, and the path between any two individuals can be traced. The same is true of cells within organisms—each of the trillions of cells in the human body is produced through successive divisions from a fertilized […] The post Mapping cells in time and space: a new tool reveals a detailed history of tumor growth appeared first on MIT Department of Biology.| MIT Department of Biology
Sarah Burchard, Hawaii Magazine, 8/4/25 I’m told we’ll have a table in the kitchen where the chef will prepare us a special meal. What I don’t expect to find is an actual chef’s counter bolted to the end of the pass—the table on which cooks slide finished dishes to an “expediter,” who then sends them read more The post A Former Chef Recalls Her Time at The Chef’s Table at Hotel Wailea appeared first on Wailea Resort Association.| Wailea Resort Association
Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 7/30/25 Inside Grand Wailea Maui, a slice of paradise for travelers of all ages. What We Like The grounds are breathtaking, with gently sloped paths and bridges that take you past koi ponds and rushing waterfalls as you wander past a vast assortment of native plant life. There’s a 1.5-mileread more| Wailea Resort Association
Wawa will open its first travel center format store in Hope Mills, N.C. on Aug. 28, featuring 8,000 square feet of space that will house the convenience store chain’s signature food and beverage offerings, as well as 20 fueling spots for passenger vehicles and six high-speed diesel fuel lanes to serve tractor trailers. “We are […]| Retail TouchPoints
DoorDash has partnered with Ace Pickleball Club (APC) to become the indoor pickleball clubs’ official on-demand delivery and pickup platform. Each APC location will feature a designated DoorDash Delivery Zone for members and guests to receive orders, allowing players to place orders between games for groceries, sporting equipment and other items that will be waiting […]| Retail TouchPoints
Dick’s Sporting Goods has launched Cookie Jar & A Dream Studios, an in-house content and production studio built to support the retailer’s sports storytelling mission. The official introduction coincides with the premiere of a new documentary, Big Dreams: The Little League World Series 2024, which explores one of America’s most iconic youth sports events. “Big […]| Retail TouchPoints
Saks Global has created a unique, personalized homepage that is dynamically assembled based on each visitor’s purchase intent, with the page layout, content and strategies seen by each shopper customized just for them. Saks is using AI and machine learning to refine recommendations in real-time, continuously adjusting with any action taken on the site — […]| Retail TouchPoints
“Unfortunately, clarity with respect to U.S. trade policy has not materialized,” CEO Tim Boyle said. “This uncertainty overhangs consumer sentiment and every decision that we make for our U.S. business.| Retail TouchPoints
Loehmann’s, famed as a retailer where highly motivated, elbows-out shoppers could find amazing bargains, hasn’t operated physical stores since 2014, following its third bankruptcy, but the brand name still exerts a pull on shoppers. At least that’s what the retailer’s owner, former discount rival Century 21, seems to think. According to Long Island Business News […]| Retail TouchPoints
Ebay will be back on the runway this Fashion Month following its 2024 debut. This year, Ebay is upping the ante with a series of partnerships with top fashion designers, including Erdem, Luar, Altuzarra, Kallmeyer and Ahluwalia, which will incorporate pre-loved pieces from previous years into their Spring/Summer 2026 (SS26) collections. The partnerships — developed […]| Retail TouchPoints
Ulta Beauty and Target have mutually agreed to end their Ulta Beauty at Target shop-in-shop partnership when the current agreement concludes in August 2026. The partnership, which launched in 2021, is akin to the shop-in-shops of Ulta competitor Sephora, which were first located in JCPenney stores and then shifted to Kohl’s. But the winds have […]| Retail TouchPoints
After trialing the service in several markets, Amazon has expanded same-day delivery of perishable grocery items to more than 1,000 U.S. towns and plans to further expand the offering to more than 2,300 cities by the end of the year. Designed to complement Amazon’s existing grocery delivery offerings — including from Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market and […]| Retail TouchPoints
Burlington Stores is continuing to roll out a refreshed in-store experience across its fleet of 1,115 stores. Half of the off-price retailer’s stores already have been converted, and all future new stores openings will feature the updated branding as well as a smaller, more efficient layout. Most remaining locations are expected to transition to the new format […]| Retail TouchPoints
Fanatics has launched Fanatics ONE, an enterprise-wide loyalty program offering a wide variety of rewards including fan apparel, trading cards and collectibles, online sports betting and casino rewards and access to events like Fanatics Fest and the company’s invite-only Super Bowl party. Eligible U.S. customers with a pre-existing Fanatics account were automatically enrolled in the […]| Retail TouchPoints
Stitch Fix has introduced a series of AI experiences designed to enhance customization and convenience on the styling platform as the company’s turnaround efforts continue to gain steam. “When Stitch Fix launched in 2011, we disrupted the retail market,” said Matt Baer, CEO of Stitch Fix in a blog post announcing the updates. “Now, we are […]| Retail TouchPoints
Nike will be the latest “guest brand” at Nordstrom NYC’s pop-up venue, bringing the Nike Running @ The Corner shop to 57th Street and Broadway through Sept. 2, 2025. The space will offer Nike performance footwear and apparel to serve every type of runner, including a new road running lineup designed with a focus on […]| Retail TouchPoints
Blue Apron, one of the pioneers in the prepared meal kit category, has rebranded with new, more convenient non-subscription offerings and more than doubled its offerings to 100 different meal options per week — with 75% of the menu featuring opportunities for customization. Customers of Blue Apron, a subsidiary of Marc Lore’s Wonder — the […]| Retail TouchPoints
Saks Fifth Avenue has partnered with the NLX AI platform and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to offer voice-first, generative AI-powered conversational support experiences for the luxury retailer’s customers. Using the NLX multimodal Voice+ technology integrated on Amazon Connect, Saks customers calling to inquire about an order or return will be able to engage with AI […]| Retail TouchPoints
Dollar General has partnered with Uber Eats for on-demand delivery from more than 14,000 Dollar General and Popshelf stores across the country. Following a similar deal with Family Dollar for delivery from its 5,000 stores that was announced in May 2025, this latest partnership gives Uber Eats a dominant position in delivery for the value […]| Retail TouchPoints
When Warby Parker first debuted in 2010, the DTC brand upended the eyewear market with its home try-on offering, which allowed customers to test out frames, for free, in the comfort of their own home and send back those they didn’t like. Now, 15 years into the company’s journey, Warby Parker has decided that signature […]| Retail TouchPoints
Consumer Cellular, a wireless provider that provides services designed for Americans over the age of 50, has opened its 50th store and plans to double its brick-and-mortar footprint to 100 locations by 2026. This will mark an acceleration of already fast growth; Consumer Cellular only opened its first company-owned store less than three years ago, […]| Retail TouchPoints
As the back-to-school season ramps up, Verizon is turning more than 10,000 stores into interactive tech workshops for families during Verizon Family Weekend, Aug. 9 and 10. This two-day activation marks the start of a month-long initiative focused on digital wellness, hands-on learning and smart tech solutions for students, parents and educators. Verizon experts will be onsite to […]| Retail TouchPoints
Seven & i Holdings has announced a major restructuring of its business, including the addition of approximately 1,300 new large-format 7-Eleven stores in North America by its 2030 fiscal year, which ends in February 2031. The company plans to add 200 stores per year, with the goal of exceeding 50% coverage of the U.S. population. […]| Retail TouchPoints
This back-to-school season, Bath & Body Works is heading to college with plans to bring branded kiosks to more than 600 campus stores, marking the first time the company has sold its products at this scale outside of its own stores. College students will now be able to shop on campus from a curated assortment […]| Retail TouchPoints
Mattress Firm will contribute financial support, sleep products and dedicated volunteer time to the National Women’s Shelter Network (NWSN), beginning today with the new Elizabeth Gregory Home in Seattle. The NWSN’s network of 400 shelters and safe haven programs provides more than 9 million free shelter bed nights and 24 million meals annually. “Each year, […]| Retail TouchPoints
Walmart Delivers, keyed to align with the retailer’s “Who Knew?” reintroduction campaign, will bring five themed Walmart delivery trucks to events across the country through November 2025, each featuring photo opportunities, customizable giveaways and a curated assortment of products. The program kicked off with the retailer’s K-Pop-themed truck visiting KCON LA earlier this month. A […]| Retail TouchPoints
Amazon has reportedly expanded the offerings in its Amazon Autos category to include used and certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles, according to Car and Driver. Amazon had launched online auto sales in December 2024, featuring new Hyundai vehicles exclusively, but now participating dealers will be allowed to offer non-Hyundai used vehicles on the site, an Amazon […]| Retail TouchPoints
Why should pets hog all the cool clothes and fun toys? Petco has introduced a new “My Human” assortment of more than 1,000 products for pet owners. With 80% of the items priced under $20, the assortment, including apparel, décor, games, toys and accessories, and is designed to be giftable, affordable and impulse-worthy. The collection […]| Retail TouchPoints
ShopMy, a platform designed to transform creator marketing into measurable performance channels, has launched its first consumer-facing shopping platform. At the new platform’s core is Circles, a feature that allows customers to curate their own shop through trusted creators whose recommendations collectively shape what items they see. The new customer-facing platform integrates ShopMy’s network of […]| Retail TouchPoints
Gardner White, a family-owned furniture retailer that has been in business for 113 years, will provide customers with tens of millions of dollars’ worth of furniture if the Detroit Lions NFL team can do what it’s never done in franchise history — win the Super Bowl. The retailer’s second annual Super Sale, now through Aug. […]| Retail TouchPoints
Anthropologie’s customer favorite Maeve label has been elevated to a standalone brand with its own branded storefronts, beginning with the initial concept store opening this fall in Raleigh, N.C. Maeve already has dedicated retail spaces within Anthropologie’s brick-and-mortar footprint and has been shopped by nearly 2 million customers over the past year, as well as […]| Retail TouchPoints
Iconic toy Hot Wheels cars are now available via 7-Eleven’s new collaboration with Mattel, including the first-ever branded Hot Wheels die-cast car — a Silver Series Toyota Supra decorated with 7-Eleven’s colors and logo. In addition to this exclusive product, the release includes a limited run of custom fingerboards (toy-sized skateboards) in two designs. The […]| Retail TouchPoints
Tyler Mycoskie, one of the founders of Toms Shoes, has launched MyGolfClub — a membership-based retail platform offering premium golf equipment and apparel from an array of brands. For $179.88 per year, members receive insider pricing on gear, free shipping with no minimums and access to a trade-in program that allows them to upgrade affordably […]| Retail TouchPoints
Kroger has unified the supermarket giant’s retail media, insights and loyalty marketing functions into a single department: Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM) Powered by 84.51˚. The newly unified team, which includes data scientists, engineers, strategists and sales leaders, has been configured to help brand marketers across every stage of the product lifecycle, from product innovation to […]| Retail TouchPoints
Wayfair has announced plans for its fourth large-format store, which will open in Denver in late 2026. The approximately 140,000-square-foot store will mark Wayfair’s first foray into the Mountain West region, joining locations in Wilmette, Ill. and Atlanta. A fourth store is planned to open in Yonkers, N.Y. in early 2027. “As we expand our physical retail […]| Retail TouchPoints
This fall, visitors to Best Buy stores in select markets will be able to get full-service inspiration and planning support for their kitchens and laundry rooms via new Ikea shop-in-shops. The “Ikea in Best Buy” pairing will allow customers to shop for major appliances alongside complementary home furnishings and marks the first time that Ikea […]| Retail TouchPoints
Whole Foods Market, in partnership with Mad Agriculture, has pledged $500,000 in matching funds, designed to catalyze $1 million in collective investment, to support a national initiative aimed at reconstructing native ecosystems across American farmland. Beginning in Lowery Creek Watershed in Wisconsin, these connected climate-resilient habitats — linking farms, watersheds and wild areas in a […]| Retail TouchPoints
Walmart is latching on to the growing interest in soccer, embarking on a multi-year partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS) and Leagues Cup. The deal kicks off with the Leagues Cup tournament between clubs from MLS and LIGA MX, a high-level Mexican soccer league, in an event running through Aug. 31, 2025. The partnership will […]| Retail TouchPoints
Ebay has long been a destination for automotive enthusiasts to purchase not just parts and accessories but also entire pre-owned vehicle. Now the secondhand marketplace wants to make it even easier to buy a car online with the debut of Secure Purchase, a solution that simplifies vehicle transactions. Secure Purchase manages the payment, financing, registration, […]| Retail TouchPoints
For most parents, back-to-school shopping begins with a looong list: school supplies, backpacks, lunchboxes, clothes, shoes. But this year, Hanna Andersson — the self-proclaimed “Champions of Childhood” — wants to help parents step away from their checklist for a moment and remember the magical potential of a new school year. “While most back-to-school messaging focuses […]| Retail TouchPoints
Stephanie Salmons, Aloha State Daily, 7/22/25 Restauranteurs are hoping to strike gold with Aurum Maui, a new restaurant that just opened on the Valley Isle. At the helm of the restaurant, which opened July 19 in a 4,700-square-foot space at The Shops at Wailea, are Maui locals Taylor and Natasha Ponte, a husband-and-wife team with aread more| Wailea Resort Association
Maui News, June, 2025 Fairmont Kea Lani has achieved LEED Silver® Certification, a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement awarded by the US Green Building Council. According to an announcement, “this milestone underscores the resort’s long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and operational excellence, following a multi-year transformation of its 413 suites and 37 villas, guestread more| Wailea Resort Association
Imagine that you want to know the plot of a movie, but you only have access to either the visuals or the sound. With visuals alone, you’ll miss all the dialogue. With sound alone, you will miss the action. Understanding our biology can be similar. Measuring one kind of data—such as which genes are […] The post Putting liver cells in context: new method combines imaging and sequencing to study gene function in living tissue appeared first on MIT Department of Biology.| MIT Department of Biology
Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects, occurring in about one in 1,050 births in the United States. These defects, which appear when the tissues that form the lip or the roof of the mouth do not join completely, are believed to be caused by a mix of genetic and […]| MIT Department of Biology
April 15, 2025, Luxury Travel Magazine Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort announces the opening of world-renowned Japanese restaurant, Nobu Grand Wailea Maui. Founded by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper, the launch marks Nobu’s first restaurant on Maui – and second in Hawaii. Taking center stage at the oceanfront resort, following itsread more| Wailea Resort Association
March 4, 2025 Colorado Avid Golfer Play more, enjoy more Immerse yourself in a stunning island setting and Hawaii’s rich heritage of aloha at Maui’s renowned Wailea Golf. And while you can tee up a great Wailea getaway any time of the year, here are four fabulous reasons to visit these gorgeous courses now. Withread more| Wailea Resort Association
Work began this week to add 4 acres to an existing oyster and recreational fishing reef in the lower Cape Fear River near the banks of Carolina Beach State Park.| Coastal Review
Maui’s Wailea Beach (Hawaii) Imagine a beach where the golden sands stretch out endlessly, kissed by the gentle waves of the Pacific Ocean. That’s Wailea Beach for you. Located on the beautiful island of Maui, this beach offers a slice of paradise to anyone seeking a serene getaway. The turquoise waters are perfect for aread more| Wailea Resort Association
TEDxProvidence takes place Saturday at Veteran's Memorial Auditorium and has already sold 3 times the number of tickets than the 2023 event.| Providence Business News
Wailea Resort is an ideal home base for exploring the island’s rich heritage and phenomenal water-based activities Jet off to the sun-soaked south-central coast of Maui to escape winter and enjoy a paradise of diverse activities that cater to both the adventurous spirit and those seeking tranquility. This area’s calm waters are especially favorable forread more| Wailea Resort Association
