BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Ahead of National Quitters Day (the second Friday of January, when research suggests many will give up on their 2024 resolutions), Walmart+ is joining talk show host Andy Cohen in a “Save Your Resolutions” campaign that could help people stay the course on their goals for the year. “As someone who has
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — BJ’s Wholesale Club is opening its newest membership warehouse location this week, in North Jacksonville, Fla. “We’re excited to start the new year by providing unbeatable value and convenience to North Jacksonville,” Tom Condon, manager of the new club, said in a press release announcing the January 5 opening. “Our mission is
FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. — Disrupter of the status quo, change agent for humanity, product developer, dog Mom, public health educator, public speaker, rule breaker and expert in bacteria and probiotics . . . meet Heather Holmes, founder of Eco Balanced Technologies, a health company that is turning the consumer market on its head. Every day
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Acosta Group today announced its 2024 retail predictions, identifying how brands and retailers can win shopper loyalty, drive sales, and achieve efficiencies in another year of anticipated marketplace disruption. “While we expect 2024 to remain as complex as 2023, brands and retailers will have opportunities to better understand and meet the evolving demands
CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. today unveiled increased savings, affordable meal ingredients and a holiday gift guide to customers as they prepare for the holidays. “At Kroger, we are committed to making the holiday season memorable and accessible for everyone,” according to Stuart Aitken, senior vice president, chief merchant and marketing officer for Kroger. “We
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today announced the launch the NRF Center for Retail Sustainability, which will serve as the industry’s hub to support retailers’ efforts to generate economic value while creating net positive environmental, social and community benefits. “The NRF Center for Retail Sustainability will augment industry sustainability efforts and resources across the
SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion today introduced its Food Lion To Go grocery pickup service at 35 stores. With the move, the grocery chain is now offering home delivery or curbside pickup services across about 90% of its 10-state operating area. “We are excited to expand this convenient service to more stores in the Food
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. today posted mixed financial results for its third quarter, with profits falling while sales topped expectations on increased customer traffic and the opening of new stores. A 1.3% decline in same-store sales was smaller than had been forecast. Dollar General posted a profit of $276.2 million in the quarter
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. today announced a “one-of-a-kind shopping spree” for 500 enrollees in the Target Circle loyalty program, Each winner in the Target Circle Holiday Giveaway sweepstakes will receive $500 in credit that can be used at any Target store or at Target.com. Winners also get a one-year subscription to the retailer’s Shipt delivery
CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. today said third-quarter sales declined from a year earlier as cautious shoppers spent less. But its operating profit grew more than 8% as the retailer gained market share and posted an 11% increase in digital sales compared with a year ago. The number of digitally engaged household increased 13% in
WASHINGTON – More than 200 million consumers were in stores or shopping online between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday, according to the National Retail Federation, which cited the record turnout in reiterating its forecast of spending growth in the range of 3% to 4% over the final two months of the year. “We had a
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart today topped estimates for its fiscal third-quarter earnings on strong grocery sales and gains in its e-commerce business. The retailer posted net income of $453 million, or 17 cents a share, in the 13 weeks to October 27. That compares to a $1.8 billion loss in the year-earlier quarter due to