Black Friday sales were up over 2023, led by e-commerce gains
Retail sales on Black Friday were 3.4% higher than they were on the comparable day last year, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse.
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Dollar General launching '24 Days of Savings' holiday campaign
“With the stress of fewer shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, we wanted to find a fun way for our customers to plan for and capture upcoming deep discounts on hot items.”
Kohl’s taps Ashley Buchanan of Michaels to succeed Tom Kingsbury as CEO
Kingsbury, who has been at the helm since 2022, will remain in an advisory role to the incoming CEO and continue serving on the board of directors until his retirement in May 2025.
Deloitte predicts record spending on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Seasonal shoppers focus on deals to make the most of every festive dollar this season.
First Quality Joins Caregiver Action Network’s Corporate Leadership Council
The partnership will focus on supporting family caregivers with loved ones managing incontinence.
Nature's Truth is No. 1 in independent pharmacy for fourth year in a row
Nature’s Truth also remains the top brand in the independent pharmacy subcategories of single-letter vitamins; herbals and botanicals; specialty supplements; and mineral supplements, increasing its share in all four.
RangeMe Top Brands: Health & Beauty Care
Discover the RangeMe Top 50 Health & Beauty brands and more at RangeMe (www.rangeme.com).
‘Merchandising Inspiration’ is Emphasis for Davis at Walmart
JERRIT DAVIS, Vice President of Merchandising and Personal Care at Walmart
CVS’ Driscoll Creates Seamless Value Equation With Broad Appeal
MICHELE DRISCOLL, Vice President of Pricing, Promotions and Personalization at CVS Health.
Johnson Impacts Front-End Mix Across Walgreens Store Fleet
DALE JOHNSON, General Merchandise Manager at Walgreens
Upshot of Jackson’s Close Ties To Sam’s Team Is Stellar Service
SEAN JACKSON, Senior Vice President of Health & Wellness and Consumables at Sam’s Club
Wakefern’s Mooney Enjoys Role’s Blend of Science and Instinct
PATRICK Mooney, Vice President, Health & Beauty and General Merchandise at Wakefern
Tweeten Has Put Her Innovative Stamp on Hy-Vee for Decades
DONNA TWEETEN, President of Hy-Vee
Warch Extends Dollar General’s Reach With Grocery Essentials
ALLEN WARCH, Vice President, Division Manager, Food and Fresh at Dollar General
Thanksgiving forecast: Smaller gatherings, cultural influences, and online shopping trends
Most people intend to gather for Thanksgiving this year, and half of those celebrating will do so at their home.