Dollar General has announced that it will expand to Washington and Wyoming, bringing its stores to a total of 46 states. The new locations are expected to open in the 2020 fiscal year.

Apple is still completing renovations to its Fifth Avenue flagship in New York City, but the exterior changes have been unveiled. The familiar glass cube has been covered in an iridescent film that reflects the Apple logo in multiple colors.

Macy's and the New School's Parsons School of Design have teamed to create a specialized curriculum to help Macy's merchandising teams improve their skills and create a better customer experience. The retailer has also added other employee education programs recently, including a digital training program dubbed Ignite.

Tikun Hemp has introduced a new CBD and turmeric balm and a non-GMO CBD lotion that's free from gluten and THC. The new entries are the brand's first topical CBD products and are available on the brand's website.

Walmart's e-commerce strategy has shifted from acquiring digital natives like Bonobos to creating digital-first brands in-house, Walmart's E-commerce CEO Marc Lore said. The strategy will allow the retailer to create new concepts, like mattress brand Allswell, that have the potential to grow both online and in-store sales, he said.