WILTON, Conn. — Amazon is among the companies challenging Walmart as the “power retailer” of the future, according to Kantar Retail’s 2012 PoweRanking report. Amazon is among the companies challenging Walmart as the “power retailer” of the future, according to Kantar Retail’s 2012 PoweRanking report. Walmart is still viewed by the manufacturers surveyed for the
WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass — Supervalu Inc.’s Shaw’s Supermarkets subsidiary announced earlier this month that it will trim nearly 700 workers from its store-level workforce. Supervalu Inc.’s Shaw’s Supermarkets subsidiary announced earlier this month that it will trim nearly 700 workers from its store-level workforce. The reductions will occur across 169 Shaw’s and Star Market stores
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreen Co. has unveiled Ology, a new line of baby and personal care products as well as household cleaners. The line was designed to be the first affordable, nationally accessible brand with formulations free of harmful chemicals. Walgreen Co. has unveiled Ology, a new line of baby and personal care products as
CHELSEA, Mass. — Whole Foods Market Inc. has purchased six leases from Johnnie’s Foodmaster, a family-owned grocery chain based here. The transaction is expected to close November 30. Terms were not disclosed. Johnnie’s will shutter all six locations prior to the closing date. Whole Foods Market Inc. has purchased six leases from Johnnie’s Foodmaster, a
Within the mass retailing community it was America’s chain drug retailers that responded most immediately, most proactively and most effectively before and after Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of the East Coast of the United States. Within the mass retailing community it was America’s chain drug retailers that responded most immediately, most proactively and most effectively
Kantar Retail has issued its “2012 PowerRanking” report on retailers and consumer products manufacturers. Among the wealth of insights contained in the study is ample confirmation of Target’s standing among the leaders in terms of meeting the needs of consumers. Kantar Retail has issued its “2012 PowerRanking” report on retailers and consumer products manufacturers. Among
BEIJING — Walmart has launched a series of new sustainability initiatives at an event here attended by officials of the Chinese and U.S. governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), academics, suppliers and Walmart associates. Walmart has launched a series of new sustainability initiatives at an event here attended by officials of the Chinese and U.S. governments, nongovernmental
BEIJING — Walmart has launched a series of new sustainability initiatives at an event here attended by officials of the Chinese and U.S. governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), academics, suppliers and Walmart associates. Walmart has launched a series of new sustainability initiatives at an event here attended by officials of the Chinese and U.S. governments, nongovernmental
MATTHEWS, N.C. — Family Dollar Stores Inc. has named Colin McGinnis to the position of senior vice president, store operations support, store development and procurement. He reports to Barry Sullivan, executive vice president of store operations. Family Dollar Stores Inc. has named Colin McGinnis to the position of senior vice president, store operations support, store
MATTHEWS, N.C. — Family Dollar Stores Inc. has named Colin McGinnis to the position of senior vice president, store operations support, store development and procurement. He reports to Barry Sullivan, executive vice president of store operations. Family Dollar Stores Inc. has named Colin McGinnis to the position of senior vice president, store operations support, store
ANKENY, Iowa — Hy-Vee Inc. and Casey’s General Stores have introduced their Fuel Saver program, which provides fuel discounts to shoppers who buy grocery items featured in Hy-Vee’s weekly Fuel Saver ad. Hy-Vee Inc. and Casey’s General Stores have introduced their Fuel Saver program, which provides fuel discounts to shoppers who buy grocery items featured