Retail News Breaks Archives

Week of Mon, Oct 18th, 2010

Supervalu reports loss, cuts forecast

Supervalu Inc. reported a $1.47 billion loss for the second quarter as a result of charges related mainly to a labor dispute at its Shaw’s Supermarkets Inc. unit.

Target continues redesign rollout

Target Corp. has redesigned more than 104 stores in the Chicago, Dallas and Washington, D.C., markets, increasing fresh food offerings in a bid to build shopping frequency.

NRF sees glimmer of hope for holidays

The latest survey conducted for the National Retail Federation (NRF) suggests that consumers will modestly increase their holiday spending this year, in line with the trade group’s prior holiday forecast.

Winn-Dixie has a deal for flu season

Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. is serving up a flu season solution for its customers.

Supervalu's Shop 'n Save acquires pharmacies

Shop 'n Save is expanding its network of pharmacies with the purchase of Rinderer's Drug Stores Inc., a family-owned drug store operator serving metropolitan St. Louis.