Build-a-Bear Workshop is launching its first-ever wholesale partnership in conjunction with Walmart. “For nearly three decades, we’ve built our brand around personalization and emotional connection. Launching our first wholesale partnership with Walmart allows us to introduce Build-A-Bear to millions of new guests while staying true to the creativity and individuality that set us apart,” said Dave Henderson, CRO (via press release).

Lowe’s has launched HomeCare+, a $99 annual subscription program which allows loyalty members to avail of two in-house visits per year from Lowe’s Red Vest workers. Workers can tackle up to seven listed tasks, including electric dryer vent cleaning, an electric water heater flush, and an HVAC air filter replacement (via press release).

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is targeting certain car dealerships over shady practices, including excessive or unnecessary hidden fees built into sales contracts. “The Trump-Vance FTC is committed to preventing auto dealers from misleading consumers with low advertised prices and then adding on mandatory fees at the end of the purchasing process,” said Christopher Mufarrige, director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection (via Jalopnik).

Nvidia’s NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform has enjoyed increased partnerships with several automakers, including BYD, Isuzu, Nissan, Hyundai, and Kia. These automakers will increasingly leverage the tech company’s platform wherever autonomous driving technology could be leveraged (via press room).

Target Circle Days are coming at the end of this month, spanning a three-day period across Mar. 25 through Mar. 27. The omnichannel sales event sees thousands of SKUs on offer at a discount, and only loyalty members — Circle members — may participate (via Chain Store Age).