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Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. reports developments for an ecommerce-focused retail business built around home-related brands, digital commerce, services, and customer-affinity initiatives. The company owns or has ownership interests in Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, buybuy BABY, Kirkland’s and Kirkland’s Home, related websites, and a blockchain asset portfolio that includes tZERO and GrainChain.
Recurring news themes include operating and financial results, cost-structure changes, product and home-services initiatives, brand portfolio updates, technology and data-platform development, loyalty and customer-identity partnerships, leadership appointments, and acquisition-related integration within the company’s “Everything Home” strategy.
Bed Bath & Beyond announced early results and a settlement date for cash tender offers to purchase up to $300 million of its Senior Notes (4.915% due 2034 and 5.165% due 2044). The early tender deadline was August 21, 2020, with $479.87 million in notes validly tendered. The early settlement date is anticipated on or around August 28, 2020. Due to a high volume of tenders, purchases will be subject to tender caps. The offers commenced on August 10, 2020, and will expire on September 4, 2020.
Bed Bath & Beyond launches College from Home, a shopping experience aimed at helping students and parents redesign childhood bedrooms into functional remote learning spaces. The initiative comes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on college learning environments. With a new section on their website featuring expert tips and curated products, the retailer also partners with Decorist for design assistance. The offering includes dorm essentials and a College Savings Pass for discounts until September 30, 2020.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBY) has lifted the suspension of its planned debt reductions due to improved market conditions. The company initiated cash tender offers to purchase up to $300 million of its senior notes, including 4.195% Senior Notes due 2034 and 5.165% Senior Notes due 2044. The tender offers are subject to a Maximum Tender Offer Amount and various caps. The offers will expire on September 4, 2020, with an early tender deadline on August 21, 2020. Bed Bath plans to finance these offers using cash on hand.
Bed Bath & Beyond has completed the sale of PersonalizationMall.com to 1-800-FLOWERS.COM for $245 million. This divestiture aligns with the company's strategy to streamline its operations and enhance focus on core markets such as Home, Baby, and Beauty. CEO Mark Tritton stated this marks a significant step in financial flexibility amidst the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The proceeds will bolster liquidity, essential for future growth amidst a complex retail environment.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBY) announced that it will close all its stores on Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. and Canada, including its brands like buybuy BABY and Cost Plus World Market. This decision aims to enhance the holiday shopping experience by offering new services such as a 2-hour Buy-Online-Pickup-In-Store (BOPIS) and contactless Curbside Pickup. The company expressed pride in its associates' efforts during COVID-19 and emphasized its commitment to customer satisfaction during the holiday season.
Bed Bath & Beyond (Nasdaq: BBBY) announced the appointment of Lynda Markoe as Executive Vice President and Chief People & Culture Officer, effective September 2020. With over 30 years of experience in major retail, including leadership roles at J.Crew and Gap, Markoe will focus on talent management and cultural transformation. Her role includes driving the company’s People growth pillar, aimed at developing diverse, high-performing teams. Mark Tritton, CEO, expressed enthusiasm about her strategic experience supporting the company's goals in the evolving retail landscape.
Bed Bath & Beyond (Nasdaq: BBBY) has appointed Neil Lick as Senior Vice President of Owned Brands. Lick, formerly with Williams-Sonoma, will lead a new team focused on launching customer-inspired owned brands starting in 2021. The company aims to enhance product curation and differentiation, particularly in core categories such as bed, bath, and kitchen. This strategic move is part of Bed Bath & Beyond's effort to strengthen its position as a leading omnichannel retailer, aiming to deepen customer connections and market share.
Bed Bath & Beyond (Nasdaq: BBBY) announced a shift to a virtual-only format for its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for July 14, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. EDT. This decision, made in response to COVID-19 public health concerns, ensures that shareholders can still participate remotely. Shareholders must use their 16-digit control number to access the meeting, which will be available at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/BBBY2020. Only those who held shares by June 5, 2020 are eligible to vote.