CINCINNATI – The Kroger Co. today said sales, excluding fuel, increased 6.4% to $34.2 billion in the third quarter ended Nov. 5. With consumers continuing to demonstrate a willingness to spend on food despite rising prices, the company raised its forecast for the full year. Kroger said comparable-store sales, excluding fuel, increased 6.9% in the
NEW YORK — Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) announced the winners of the 29th Annual Beauty Creators Awards at a networking event and awards luncheon on November 11, 2022. One of the industry’s most esteemed beauty awards programs, the event honored the year’s best and most innovative products across 33 categories from more than 1,000 entries, chosen by an esteemed group of
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), a division of FMI – The Food Industry Association — announced Joe Wieland and Karen Vanegas as recipients of the 2022 SQF Excellence Awards at SQF Unites in Orlando, Fla. Wieland was recognized with the Excellence in SQF Auditing Award while Vanegas received the Excellence in
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. today announced investments in technology, vaccine inventory and patient services to increase immunization access and personalized care at more than 1,700 pharmacy locations. Pharmacy teams across banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets and Pavilions are administering vaccines, as well as the FDA- and
PORT WASHINGTON — Rising prices and consumers shopping for more immediate needs has disrupted early back-to-school shopping season performance. In the first seven weeks of the back-to-school shopping season, U.S. non-school-related general merchandise sales revenue grew 4%, while school spending fell short of last year’s results. In a recent survey, 41% of back-to-school shopping hold-outs are waiting
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. on Friday appointed Ana Chadwick, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Pitney Bowes Inc., to its board of directors, effective July 30, 2022. “Dollar General is pleased to welcome Ana to our board of directors,” said Dollar General board chairman Michael Calbert. “She brings valuable international experience
UNION, N.J. — Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has named Sue Gove, an independent director on the company’s board and chair of its strategy committee, the company’s interim chief executive officer. She replaces Mark Tritton, who has left his role as president, CEO and board member, the company said. The move came as the retailer
MINNEAPOLIS – Target Corp. today said sales increased in its first quarter but higher costs impinged on profits. Comparable sales increased 3.3% in the quarter, reflecting traffic growth of 3.9%, the company said. Store comps were up 3.4% while digital comps increased 3.2%. Sales growth was led by frequently purchased categories, including food and beverage,
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart posted mixed results for the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Adjusted earnings per share for the three months ended April 30 were $1.30, well short of the $1.48 that analysts had forecast. The company said inflation hurt the bottom line. Revenue beat analysts’ estimates, rising 2.4% to $141.57 billion. Wall Street
WASHINGTON — President Biden Thursday asked retailers and manufacturers, including Walmart, Target, Reckitt, and Gerber, to do more to help families get infant formula. He discussed Reckitt and Gerber’s efforts to increase production to make up for lost supply from Abbott, and asked them to identify other ways the administration can help them. The conversation
NEW YORK — La Roche-Posay has launched its Anthelios UV Correct SPF 70 Daily Anti-Aging Face Sunscreen formulated with Cellox-B3 Shield technology to correct and protect skin from signs of sun damage. The sheer finish lotion blends easily on all skin tones in oxybenzone and octinoxate-free formula. La Roche-Posay’s exclusive Cellox-B3 Shield technology combines photostable
WARWICK, R.I. — BJ’s Wholesale Club has opened a new concept club called BJ’s market in Warwick, RI. The 43,000-square-foot outlet is about half the size of a traditional BJ’s club, and is meant to offer a selection of top-selling fresh foods, produce, sundries, and seasonal products for members in a convenient, efficient shopping environment.