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Kroger delivers solid quarter despite $2.6 billion impairment
Gains in eCommerce and private-label brands offset charges tied to automated fulfillment network; grocer lifts earnings guidance for the year
The Vitamin Shoppe adds 2 executives
Monika Grabania and Erica Evans to support new era of growth and transformation.
SPAR Group names William Linnane permanent CEO
Linnane said he is honored to lead the team as SPAR advances its strategy to build a leaner and more profitable organization.
Dollar General names Emily Taylor chief operating officer, elevates merchandising leaders
Veteran merchant credited with driving pOpshelf expansion and digital innovation takes on expanded operational role
Dollar General taps Travis Nixon as Senior Vice President of AI Optimization
"With greater strategic integration of AI, we look forward to accelerating and expanding existing efforts to drive operational excellence, cost efficiency, and customer-centric innovation.”
A retail tech arms race is imminent
If Walmart, which continues to invest heavily in artificial intelligence and other advanced technology, saw the need to join forces with OpenAI, it’s likely other major retailers that intend to maintain their standing in the marketplace will follow suit.
The transformation of MMR and CDR reflects five seminal industry changes
David Pinto looks at the five major changes in the mass retail market and what we did to reflect those changes
Consumers are resilient, and divided
Across income levels, shoppers are making deliberate trade-offs — trading restaurants for home cooking, premium brands for store brands, and full-price retailers for discount grocers.
A guide to viability for independent grocers
Thom Blischok argues that independent grocers can successfully compete with the big chains by leaning into their strengths.
Yesway names Chuck Sanders VP of merchandising
“We are incredibly pleased to welcome Chuck to Yesway,” CEO Ray Harrison said.
RaceTrac makes North Carolina debut
The new store will deliver its Whatever Gets You Going style of convenience to the Tar Heel state.
ARKO Corp. names Galagher Jeff CFO
“I look forward to working with the entire ARKO organization to pursue long-term growth and enhance shareholder value.”
Foodservice and promotions fuel Couche-Tard’s strong Q2 results
CFO Filipe Da Silva said the quarter highlights the benefits of a steady strategy that balances growth, costs, and shareholder returns.