Target launches Store Companion, GenAI tool for employees
Target has announced plans to roll out Store Companion, a new generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tool.
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FMI seeks answers to the nonfoods riddle
For supermarket operators, the nonfoods business is a riddle. An afterthought for many shoppers — and arguably, in some cases at least, for the retailers themselves — products in the category generally deliver significantly higher margins than food and beverages.
FMI slates nonfoods conference for September
The next milestone in the development of a vibrant community dedicated to nonfoods products within FMI – The Food Industry Association will be reached in September, when the group’s first business conference devoted to such categories is convened here.
Kroger’s Q1 earnings beat expectations
Kroger Co. posted first-quarter earnings that topped expectations.
KISS Products debuts partnership with Olympian Suni Lee
KISS Products has debuted their partnership with 2020 Olympic all-around gymnastics champion, Suni Lee, naming her a brand ambassador for the NEW KISS Salon X-tend LED Soft Gel System.
Circana: Retail sales show signs of stabilization
In May 2024, U.S. retail sales, including both discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods (CPG), changed very little compared to last year’s performance.
Dollar General announces Tony Rogers as SVP, CMO
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General has named Tony Rogers as senior vice president, chief marketing officer. Rogers has served as chief marketing officer at Walmart and chief marketing officer at Signet Jewelers.
Rite Aid plans to shutter 12 more Michigan stores
Rite Aid plans to close 12 more Michigan stores, according to published reports citing a court filing earlier this week as the company seeks to exit federal bankruptcy protection. The document, filed Monday in U.S.
Hy-Vee awards $50,000 in grants to local minority- and women-owned businesses
Today, Hy-Vee, Inc. awarded $50,000 to minority- and women-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit at the Sioux Falls Convention Center in Sioux Falls.
Cetaphil launches new marketing campaign
Skincare brand Cetaphil has launched a new digital campaign, “Made for Phil,” seeking to shift the dialogue on male skincare routines.
MET-Rx releases marketing campaign with John Cena
MET-Rx has launched a new campaign with John Cena, using CapCut video software to offer a library of turnkey video templates and filters on Tiktok.
Amazon expands RxPass access to Prime members on Medicare
Amazon Pharmacy announced Tuesday that RxPass is now available to Prime members on Medicare, opening access to affordable medication to over 50 million more people.
Sally Beauty and Instacart to offer same-day delivery
Sally Beauty and Instacart have announced a partnership to offer same-day delivery. Customers can now select from over 7,000 products to be delivered in as fast as an hour.
Retail sales grew again in May according to Census data
Retail sales grew again in May according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. “May’s retail sales give us a snapshot of a reasonably healthy consumer even though spending growth is fluctuating somewhat,” National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz said.
Fiesta Mart opens first new store since 2015
Fiesta Mart plans to celebrate the grand opening of its newest store in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on June 26. The new 49,000 sq. ft. store, located at 724 W. Main St. in in Lewisville, Texas, is the chain’s first new store since 2015. Fiesta Mart — founded in 1972 — currently operates