Walmart launches “Spicy Summer” campaign
BENTONVILLE, Ark.– Walmart is launching a “Spicy Summer” campaign based on the “Spicy Books” TikTok trend, rolling out a special, limited-edition “Spicy Books” Hot Sauce Set.
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Target to sell Target Plus marketplace through Shopify
MINNEAPOLIS –Target has partnered with Shopify to offer a selection of its popular merchants and their products on Target Plus, the retailer’s third-party digital marketplace.
Walmart and Agritask collaborate on agriculture technology initiative
In collaboration with Walmart Global Tech’s Sparkubate, Walmart will work with Agritask to pilot a technology solution program that is geared to enable sourcing managers to make more well-informed decisions on seasonal fruit crop yields such as cherries and blackberries.
Dave Burwick to join BJ’s Wholesale board of directors
BJ’s has announced that Dave Burwick will join the company’s board of directors as a member of the company’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, effective immediately. “We are pleased to welcome Dave to our board,” said Bob Eddy, chairman and CEO.
Target launches Store Companion, GenAI tool for employees
Target has announced plans to roll out Store Companion, a new generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tool.
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.
