Stores remain the preferred destination for back-to-school shopping, according to Sensormatic Solutions’ 2024 U.S. Back-to-School Consumer Sentiment Survey, which found that 74% of consumers plan to conduct their back-to-school shopping in-store.
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation has released its annual list of the Top 100 Retailers. Compiled by Kantar, the list ranks the industry’s largest retail companies by their U.S. sales.
Store brands reached all-time highs in both unit and dollar share during the first six months of 2024, compared to the same period a year ago, according to new Circana sales data provided exclusively to PLMA. Unit market share was 22.9% and dollar market share was 20.4%, as of June 16. “These
Kroger Co. has identified the 579 stores and other assets it will divest if its planned $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons Cos. goes through. The 579 stores owned by both retailers are located in 18 states and Washington D.C.
Michelle LeBlanc was appointed vice president of merchandising for beauty, personal care and Hispanic Center of Excellence (CoE) by CVS Health.
WASHINGTON – As inflation continues to ease and the Federal Reserve ponders when to lower interest rates, the nation is in a “critical moment” of waiting to see what will happen next, according to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.
Hy-Vee is collaborating with PayPal that aims to give the retailer’s online customers more convenient payment options. Customers using the retailer’s Aisles Online platform for grocery pickup and delivery orders can now pay for their orders using PayPal or Venmo.
Retailers are planning to open more stores than they close this year, according to a mid-year tally by Coresight Research. The firm noted on July 4 that planned and announced retail store openings for 2024 total more than 4,200.
The Kroger Co. has announced a mega-sales event that promises to give members of its “Boost by Kroger Plus” premium loyalty rewards program exclusive access to more than $60 in savings during a two-week sales event running from July 10 to July 23.
Walmart is in the process of seeking buyers for its vacant health clinics, according to published reports. In April, Walmart announced the closure of all its medical centers and telehealth services, adding that its pharmacies at retail centers will continue to operate as normal.
LONDON – Walgreens Boots Alliance confirms that the Managing Director of Boots, Sebastian James, has given notice to leave the company to pursue a new role in the healthcare sector.
Last week a U.S. bankruptcy judge approved Rite Aid’s restructuring plan, allowing the pharmacy chain to cut its debt by $2 billion and turn over control to a group of lenders. U.S.
Family-owned retailer Meijer is celebrating its 90th anniversary with more than 500 Meijer supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets, express locations, and distribution and manufacturing facilities throughout six Midwest states operated by more than 70,000 team members.
Target has announced that its savings event, Target Circle Week, will return July 7-13. “Target Circle is the best way for guests to save time and money every time they shop,” said Cara Sylvester, vice president and chief guest experience officer at Target.
BENTONVILLE, Ark.– Walmart has expanded its HIV Point-of-Care Screenings to 18 Specialty Pharmacies of the Community (SPOCs) – located within Walmart Pharmacies – in Colorado and Virginia.
BENTONVILLE, Ark.– Walmart is launching a “Spicy Summer” campaign based on the “Spicy Books” TikTok trend, rolling out a special, limited-edition “Spicy Books” Hot Sauce Set.
