October 23, 2012 by MMR
Issue 10-29-2012
NEW YORK — With consumer preferences helping to affect where and how people shop for food, beverages, personal goods and household goods, dollar stores are becoming increasingly important for suppliers, a new report from Deloitte Research says. With consumer preferences helping to affect where and how people shop for food, beverages, personal goods and household
October 23, 2012 by MMR
Issue 10-29-2012
MINNEAPOLIS — After announcing a restructuring of senior leadership in late summer, Supervalu Inc. has promoted a pair of executives to fill vacancies that recently opened up in two key positions. After announcing a restructuring of senior leadership in late summer, Supervalu Inc. has promoted a pair of executives to fill vacancies that recently opened
October 23, 2012 by MMR
Retail News
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has agreed to sell its entire consumer credit card portfolio to TD Bank Group (Toronto Dominion Bank) for an amount equal to the gross value of receivables outstanding at the time of closing. The portfolio currently has a gross value of about $5.9 billion, according to Target. Target Corp. has agreed
October 23, 2012 by MMR
Retail News
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has agreed to sell its entire consumer credit card portfolio to TD Bank Group (Toronto Dominion Bank) for an amount equal to the gross value of receivables outstanding at the time of closing. The portfolio currently has a gross value of about $5.9 billion, according to Target. Target Corp. has agreed
October 23, 2012 by MMR
Retail News
CHICAGO — According to a Reuters report, a proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed in federal court here accusing Walmart and two staffing agencies of violating minimum wage and overtime laws. According to a Reuters report, a proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed in federal court here accusing Walmart and two staffing agencies of violating
October 23, 2012 by MMR
Retail News
CHICAGO — According to a Reuters report, a proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed in federal court here accusing Walmart and two staffing agencies of violating minimum wage and overtime laws. According to a Reuters report, a proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed in federal court here accusing Walmart and two staffing agencies of violating
October 23, 2012 by MMR
Retail News
Montreal — Metro Inc. has agreed to sell its Distagro food service division to Sysco Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Sysco Corp. The sale reflects the intention of Metro’s management to focus on its core supermarket and drug store businesses. Metro Inc. has agreed to sell its Distagro food service division to Sysco Canada Inc.,
October 23, 2012 by MMR
Retail News
Montreal — Metro Inc. has agreed to sell its Distagro food service division to Sysco Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Sysco Corp. The sale reflects the intention of Metro’s management to focus on its core supermarket and drug store businesses. Metro Inc. has agreed to sell its Distagro food service division to Sysco Canada Inc.,
October 23, 2012 by MMR
Supplier News
NORWALK, Conn. — Alliance Boots GmbH is celebrating its 77th anniversary by relaunching its Boots No7 skin care line, No7 Beautiful Skin. Alliance Boots GmbH is celebrating its 77th anniversary by relaunching its Boots No7 skin care line, No7 Beautiful Skin. In the United States, Boots products are available at Target Corp. outlets, target.com, ShopBoots
October 23, 2012 by MMR
Supplier News
NORWALK, Conn. — Alliance Boots GmbH is celebrating its 77th anniversary by relaunching its Boots No7 skin care line, No7 Beautiful Skin. Alliance Boots GmbH is celebrating its 77th anniversary by relaunching its Boots No7 skin care line, No7 Beautiful Skin. In the United States, Boots products are available at Target Corp. outlets, target.com, ShopBoots
October 23, 2012 by MMR
Issue 10-29-2012
NEW YORK — The retail industry may be moving toward a “post-modern consumer-centric” era triggered by the speed of technological advances, globalization and fierce competition, both online and off-line, according to a new report from PwC US and Kantar Retail, titled “Retailing 2020.” The retail industry may be moving toward a “post-modern consumer-centric” era triggered
October 23, 2012 by MMR
Issue 10-29-2012
WILLOW GROVE, Pa. — J.C. Penney Co. recently provided a look at its vision of the future of department store retailing. The company’s new store in this Philadelphia suburb shows off its “Shops” concept, a collection of store-within-a-store departments meant to showcase hot brands and become shopper destinations. J.C. Penney Co. recently provided a look