Walmart Marketplace faces scrutiny after CNBC counterfeit probe
The investigation revealed numerous third-party sellers on Walmart.com impersonating real businesses and selling fake products.
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Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation awards 550+ in-store donations in one day
More than 550 local nonprofits and schools benefit from in-store donations across 450 neighborhoods
NIQ launches Product Insights in Canada
The solution offers retailers and manufacturers access to over 550 product attributes to better understand consumer demand and competition.
Food Lion Feeds and customers team up to Fight Hunger
The campaign comes at a critical time: according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 6.8 million U.S. households experienced very low food security in 2023.
First Look: Kroger opens ‘deli of the future’ in Kentucky
The new deli is significantly larger than traditional sections, with the Kentucky location boasting a 6,500-square-foot space.
dunnhumby launches innovation incubation program for retail entrepreneurs
Incubate provides early-stage companies in data science, AI, retail tech, and customer experience a chance to work with dunnhumby’s top experts and clients.
Inspiration Foundation Seal sets new standard for disability inclusion
The seal verifies that retailers and suppliers meet disability inclusion standards in the workplace.
Wegmans to open first Charlotte store next year
Wegmans plans to hire about 450 employees for the Charlotte store.
Albertsons Cos. announces board changes
Jim Donald retires from the board; Kim Fennebresque becomes chair. David Zinsner, EVP and CFO of Intel, is appointed independent director.
Amazon expands Multi-Channel Fulfillment to Walmart, Shopify and SHEIN
Amazon’s logistics division is expanding its reach, enabling more merchants to utilize its fulfillment network.
NRF forecasts record Halloween spending
Almost half of consumers started shopping in September or earlier, with discount stores experiencing the largest increase in foot traffic.
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.
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
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.