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Survey finds consumers will shop more in-store this year than last.
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Retail sales rise 0.6% in August
Advance Census data shows U.S. retail and food services sales reached $732 billion in August, up 0.6% from July and 5% year over year.
Target increases delivery to close gap with Amazon and Walmart
Target is betting that combining store-based fulfillment with faster delivery options will help it regain momentum after four years of sluggish sales and heightened competition.
Amazon CEO: Seller partnership is retail’s most substantial collaboration
CEP Andy Jassy cited small businesses like Lillie’s of Charleston, which increased sales by 156% after focusing on Amazon during the pandemic, as proof of the platform’s transformative impact.
The CPG Guys: Walmart Connect Canada’s Lesley Conway
Walmart Connect Canada is the retail media arm of Walmart’s Canadian retail division.
New Kroger location to feature deli of the future
6,500 sq. foot deli featuring made-to-order sandwiches and more to elevate grocery shopping experience in northern Kentucky
Unilever names Srinivas Phatak CFO
CEO Fernando Fernandez said the appointment brings stability at a critical time.
HRG updates Fine Line system for health trends
HRG reviews its Fine Line system twice a year to adapt to emerging product categories and merchandising trends across health, beauty, wellness, and home health care.
Hydroxycut expands Walmart lineup
The launch coincides with Hydroxycut research indicating rising interest in OTC weight loss options.
Wawa names Doug Martin as CMO
At Wawa, Martin will oversee brand, advertising, marketing, loyalty, consumer insights, and store design.
Kroger launches new Simple Truth Protein line
Retailer creates the widest private label offering of protein products on the market.
Two food distributors explore merger
Perfomance Food Group and US Foods entered an agreement to share information and evaluate regulatory considerations.
Shoprite opens new store in Staten Island
The new ShopRite will stock over 40,000 products and offer nearly 3,000 sale items each week.
Birdzi develops DataScope tool working with Tops Friendly Markets
DataScope, powered by Birdzi’s industry-leading customer intelligence platform, delivers grocers access to actionable shopper insights more quickly and easily.
Report: Commerce, media, data converge in the store
A trend toward hybrid spaces that fuse shopping with media, entertainment, and personalization.
Schnucks to add 51 stores with purchase of 2 Wisconsin chains
Schnucks, Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers will become part of the new 1939 Group, named for the year the first Schnuck grocery store opened.