Retail News
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.
Bayer, Kroger team with Luke Bryan and Feeding America
CINCINNATI – Bayer and Kroger joined forces with country music star Luke Bryan and Feeding America to bring healthy food to more families who need it.
FTI says online retail sales to hit $1.2 Trillion
U.S. online retail sales will reach $1.2 trillion in 2024, up nearly 10% from last year, according to FTI Consulting’s 2024 Online Retail Report. The firm’s Retail & Consumer Products practice, which conducted analysis for the report, expects U.S. e-commerce sales to account for 22.
Stop & Shop to close 32 underperforming stores
Stop & Shop said Friday that it will close 32 underperforming stores by year-end. The closures will leave the Ahold Delhaize chain with more than 350 stores across its five-state footprint. “Stop & Shop is proud of the deep roots and community ties we have developed as a neighborhood grocer of more
Circana launches Liquid AI to support faster decisions
Circana has launched Liquid AI, the next generation of Liquid Data, empowering clients to make better, more informed decisions faster than ever before.
CNBC/NRF report sees moderate sales growth
WASHINGTON – Retail sales showed moderate growth in June amid a still-solid economy and near-zero inflation for retail goods, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released Friday by the National Retail Federation.
Meijers opens Noblesville location
Meijer has opened a new 90,000-square-foot Meijer Grocery store in Noblesville, Indiana. “As we celebrate our 90th year as a family-owned retailer, we’re excited to bring our shopping experience to customers in Hamilton County for added convenience near home,” executive chairman Hank Meijer said.
NRF: Back-to-school shopping has already begun
WASHINGTON – More than half (55%) of back-to-school and college shoppers have already begun buying items for the upcoming school year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
Dollar General extends Feeding America Partnership
Dollar General has extended its partnership with Feeding America for a fourth year, pledging an additional $1 million to support the organization’s efforts to address food insecurity. Dollar General says food insecurity currently affects about 44 million Americans.
Costco to raise membership fees in September
Costco Wholesale Corp. said it will increase its annual membership fees in the United States and Canada, effective September 1.