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Revenue growth management is essential for long-term gains
At a time when consumer packaged goods companies and retailers face constant profit pressures, reassessing commercial strategies is paramount. As companies focus on driving long-term profitable growth, revenue growth management (RGM) is more critical than ever.
Evolving dynamics: Latest trends in workforce, merchandising
In the ever-shifting landscape of retail, the dynamics of the workforce and store merchandising are undergoing significant transformations. Both the composition of the workforce and the merchandising tasks they are assigned in the store are central to this change.
Digital shelf tags can revolutionize category management
and drive long-term loyalty. One innovation poised to revolutionize category management strategies is digital shelf tags. Replacing traditional paper tags, electronic
How retailers can stay away from pitfalls in the AI gold rush
Artificial Intelligence, you may have heard, is kind of a big deal, as much in retail as elsewhere. In fact, AI was a big deal in retail before the current gold rush kicked off by the splash success of ChatGPT and other generative AI technologies, though you wouldn’t know it from the media coverage.
Publix honors associates for community service
Publix honored six of its associates for their community involvement, recognizing them with the Mr. George Community Service Award for outstanding commitment to their communities during the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting.
Michaels lowers prices on thousands of items
The arts & crafts specialty retailer Michaels has announced lower prices on over 5,000 items, offering its customers the opportunity to save on the products they buy most, the company said on Thursday.
NACDS lauds enactment of Oregon PBM Reform Bill
SALEM, OR – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is applauding the enactment of Oregon House Bill (HB) 4149.
Hy-Vee to acquire Strack & Van Til chain
Hy-Vee Inc. is in the process of acquiring the Strack & Van Til Food Market chain (also known as Indiana Grocery Group LLC), which has stores throughout Northwest Indiana, the company said on Wednesday.
Walmart teams with Jessica Simpson on apparel line
Walmart is collaborating with celebrity Jessica Simpson’s apparel brand on a new collection of women’s clothing, swimwear and jewelry, including many items designed exclusively for Walmart.
Nominations open for Self-Care Marketing Awards
WASHINGTON – The Health In Hand Foundation is now accepting nominations for its 2024 U.S. Self-Care Marketing Awards. Winners will be announced at the ninth annual Health In Hand Foundation Gala on Nov. 13 at The Bellevue Hotel in Philadelphia.
FMI names Furman to food and product safety team
ARLINGTON, Va. – FMI – The Food Industry Association has named Shelby Furman, Ph.D., as the association’s new director for food and product safety programs.
CRN adopts new guidelines for melatonin
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, proudly announces the adoption of two sets of new voluntary guidelines: one focused on the formulation, labeling, and packaging of melatonin-containing dietary suppleme
Census data shows retail sales gains in March
WASHINGTON – Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Monday shows that retail sales continued to increase in March as tax refunds and job growth put more money in shoppers’ pockets, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said.
Self-care industry represented at Capitol Hill briefing
WASHINGTON – Representatives from the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, Haleon, Kenvue, and Bayer participated in a discussion this week hosted by U.S. Rep.
CNBC/NRF: Retail sales grew at a steady pace in March
WASHINGTON – Retail sales grew at a steady pace in March, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation.