Amazon Business reaches new milestones
Amazon Business continues to be a priority for the company, driving over $35 billion in annualized gross sales.
Retail News
Circana: Private labels gain ground in back-to-school shopping
“The slow start to the back-to-school season, and the early shifts in purchase behavior highlight the consumer’s current spending concerns.”
ALDI comes to Times Square
ALDI signs lease for first central Manhattan store at The Ellery on West 42nd Street.
Stop & Shop slashes prices across Eastern Massachusetts stores
Stop & Shop has now implemented reduced prices across all 116 of its Massachusetts stores.
Weee! celebrates 10 years as leading ethnic e-grocer
Looking ahead, Weee! plans to expand its multi-ethnic storefronts and continue broadening its reach.
Circana expands media measurement with Nielsen MMM deal
MMM will be integrated into Circana's Media team alongside the recently acquired NCSolutions (NCS).
From groceries to digital ads, Walmart powers ahead in Q2
Walmart's growth was driven by digital sales, advertising, and grocery sales, but unexpected costs put pressure on profits. The company has raised its full-year outlook, showing confidence in its momentum for the rest of the year.
Save Mart reopens reimagined Turlock store, marking more than 50 years in the California community
“We’re excited to bring Turlock an even better shopping experience while staying true to the local values our customers know and trust.”
Weis Markets opens new store in Charlotte Hall, expanding Maryland presence
The location also includes a drive-thru pharmacy, a six-pump Gas N’ Go fuel center, and a wide assortment of organic and natural products.
Dollar General taps Donny Lau to succeed Kelly Dilts as Chief Financial Officer
Lau is returning to Dollar General after serving as CFO of Zaxby’s Franchising LLC since July 2023.
Target’s new CEO vows to bring back “swagger”
The choice of Target veteran Michael Fiddelke disappointed Wall Street, as some investors favored an outside candidate for new perspectives.
SpartanNash to open first Supermercado Nuestra Familia in Kansas
The nearly 50,000-square-foot location will offer an immersive Hispanic grocery experience in southeast Topeka.
Target Q2 profit beats forecasts, but sales decline again
Shares dropped despite strong profits, as investors reacted to weak traffic and CEO Brian Cornell's plan to step down for executive Michael Fiddelke.
Target's CEO Brian Cornell to step down, Michael Fiddelke named new CEO
Cornell to serve as executive chair of Target's board of directors.
Wakefern selects NIQ to advance customer first approach
Wakefern will leverage NIQ’s advanced software and analytics to support program operations and processes, enhance supplier engagement, and deliver greater value to customers.
Circana reports prestige beauty sector up for first half of 2025
“The beauty industry’s latest results are indicative of a consumer who is focused on efficacy and elevated value.”