Retail Radar: Walmart, Home Depot Market with Moms in Mind

Path to Purchase Institute members have access to regularly updated retailer profiles, which can be found here. Recent news includes Walmart's and Ace Hardware's apparel launches. Click on the headlines to read more.

Walmart Engages Moms

The retailer is bringing back its "Mother of All Savings Memberships" promotion of its loyalty program, this time with help from celebrity mothers and social media. The retailer also continues adding new merch, including an exclusive collection of Jessica Simpson clothing and accessories, and celebrating Earth Day with Procter & Gamble's Tide detergent.

Ace Hardware's Vintage Threads

The retailer is celebrating its centennial with a new line of hats and shirts featuring historic logos. 

Amazon Launches Grocery Subscriptions

Grocery delivery isn't new to Amazon, but the e-tailer now offers a subscription service to more than 3,500 communities. For $9.99 a month, Prime members can get unlimited delivery on orders over $35 from Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market and numerous local grocery and specialty retailers on Amazon.com. There's a discounted option for EBT cardholders, too.

Home Depot Decor Days

In time for Mother's Day, the retailer is bringing back its annual event, with savings on furniture, kitchen tools and more from brands such as KitchenAid and Tempur-Pedic as well as labels exclusive to Home Depot.