Meta is now designing its own range of AI smart glasses, and in the doing, providing a less expensive option to consumers. Meta will continue to partner with Oakley and Ray-Bay on a separate line of products, priced slightly higher (more).

Grocers and CPG companies are closely watching how consumers react to new SNAP restrictions which no longer permit benefits to be spent on sugary or processed foods in certain states. “We’ve observed some consumer uncertainty at the register as new restrictions take effect. We anticipate this will improve as store execution improves, rules become clearer, and SNAP users can plan and budget with more certainty,” a Hershey spokeperson said (more).

Target is slated to open 11 stores in July, and remains on track to meet its goal of building 300 or more new stores by 2035. “These new stores give our teams the tools and environments to bring our merchandising strengths to life, create easier and more inspiring shopping experiences, and use technology to move smarter and faster every day,” said chief stores officer Adrienne Costanzo (more).

JCPenney and Aeropostale are linking their loyalty programs to entice brand fans to sign up and continue spending with the apparel companies. Those who sign up via the JCPenney or Aeropostale sites are entitled to either a $10 CashPass for JCPenney or a $5 CashPass for Aeropostale (more).

Chrevron will be backing Microsoft’s West Texas data center, named Project Kilby, for a period of 20 years with natural gas. Project Kilby is expected to consume almost 2.7 gigawatts of electricity, or the amount of electricity used to power ~2 million homes (more).