People Who Made a Difference: Derek Gaskins, Head of Guest Experience, bp
‘I have always believed that everything begins with the guest.’
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People Who Made a Difference: Jim Kirby, Chief Commercial Officer at Kroger Health
As much as Kroger has played a leading role in Nourishing Change, Kirby stresses that the movement extends well beyond one company
U.S. Mint strikes final penny
The nation begins adapting to a world without new pennies, while retailers still await clarity on how to handle the transition.
Ahold Delhaize USA marks major omnichannel milestone
Addition of Hannaford to the platform completes multi-year rollout, advancing omnichannel growth and enhancing customer experience
Weis Markets celebrates grand opening of its Middletown store
Weis officials and local dignitaries celebrated with a ribbon cutting at the company's first new build in Delaware
Government reopens after House passes spending package
New bill reopens the government, pays federal workers and ensures that funding for SNAP and other programs go out
NRF: Consumers ‘sentimentally weak but fundamentally strong’ heading into holiday season
Forecast say shoppers’ resilience, steady wages and low unemployment will drive more than $1 trillion in sales despite tariffs, inflation and political uncertainty
Sprouts Farmers Market to open first New York location in Centereach
Company to hold an in-person team member hiring event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Long Island on Tuesday, December 9
Retailers facing penny shortages call for federal action
“The phase-out has moved faster than anyone expected,” said RILA’s Austen Jensen.
Albertsons offers Uber One perks for its 48.7 million loyalty club members
Partnership makes grocery retailer the first to extend Uber’s membership benefits to both its free and paid loyalty program members
Meijer drops prices on turkeys and more than 90 holiday grocery staples
"By providing reliable and affordable options, we hope to make holiday celebrations stress-free for our customers."
N.Y.'s Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Act takes effect
First-in-nation law governs business use of personal data to set or adjust prices.
Target leans on AI and mobile innovation to make holiday shopping easier for customers
New tech features add digital convenience to the in-store experience as the retailer aims to personalize the season for every guest
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor sees sales rebound in October
Report comes as NRF is forecasting holiday sales will increase between 3.7% and 4.2%.
Target rolls out price reductions on food and makes food donation to support families this holiday season
From pantry staples and baby items to household essentials, these price reductions are designed to make everyday shopping more affordable through the holiday season
Southeastern Grocers celebrates Veterans Day with $50,000 donation to the USO
Grocer salutes military members and families with contribution and in-store discount