Retail News
J.D. Power sees new challenges for traditional retail pharmacies
Mail order pharmacies climb in customer satisfaction
Walmart says a new era of 'Adaptive Retail' is here
Walmart commissioned Morning Consult to conduct a survey of more than 2,200 U.S. shoppers.
Whole Foods sets debut of ‘Daily Shop’ format
The first Whole Foods Market Daily Shop location is set to open on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, at 1175 Third Avenue, this fall. The company also announced today the second future location for the Whole Foods Market Daily Shop format, at 301 West 50th Street, in Hell’s Kitchen.
Census data shows modest sales gains in June
WASHINGTON – Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows modest retail sales gains in June despite an uneven pace of spending in recent months, National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “The path of household spending remains difficult to read,” Kleinhenz said.
FMI: Wine sales in grocery stores have positive effects
ARLINGTON, Va. – States that let grocery stores sell wine can boost their sales tax revenues and make consumers happy without causing significant harm to liquor stores, according to a new study from FMI, the Food Industry Association.
DG aims to be one-stop shop for back-to-school
Dollar General is positioning its stores as one-stop shops for back-to-school season, offering a wide array of school essentials while prioritizing quality and affordability.
Rite Aid informs consumers about security incident
Rite Aid Corp. is alerting its customers about an incident that may have resulted in the leak of some personal information. The company said it is mailing letters to any potentially affected consumer associated with a mailing address in our systems.
Back-to-school spending flattens amid fiscal concerns
Back-to-School spending for K-12 students is expected to remain flat at $586 per student, according to a report from Deloitte.