May 14, 2010 by MMR
Issue 05-17-2010, Opinion
It’s time for big cities to overcome their fear of Walmart. It’s time for big cities to overcome their fear of Walmart. The problem surfaced again recently as the world’s largest retailer worked to counter opposition to plans for its second location in Chicago and a spate of news reports appeared about the company’s search
May 14, 2010 by MMR
Issue 05-17-2010, Issues
May 14, 2010 by MMR
Supplier News
NEW YORK — The Almay brand of Revlon Inc. has signed actress Kate Hudson as its newest global brand ambassador. The Almay brand of Revlon Inc. has signed actress Kate Hudson as its newest global brand ambassador. The beauty care and personal care company said Wednesday that the young Hollywood star will be the face
May 14, 2010 by MMR
Supplier News
NEW YORK — The Almay brand of Revlon Inc. has signed actress Kate Hudson as its newest global brand ambassador. The Almay brand of Revlon Inc. has signed actress Kate Hudson as its newest global brand ambassador. The beauty care and personal care company said Wednesday that the young Hollywood star will be the face
May 14, 2010 by MMR
Retail News
AUSTIN, Texas — Under an executive realignment, Whole Foods Market Inc. co-founder John Mackey will share the chief executive officer post, and the company will now have a single president and chief operating officer. Under an executive realignment, Whole Foods Market Inc. co-founder John Mackey will share the chief executive officer post, and the company
May 14, 2010 by MMR
Retail News
AUSTIN, Texas — Under an executive realignment, Whole Foods Market Inc. co-founder John Mackey will share the chief executive officer post, and the company will now have a single president and chief operating officer. Under an executive realignment, Whole Foods Market Inc. co-founder John Mackey will share the chief executive officer post, and the company
May 14, 2010 by MMR
Retail News
NEW YORK — Mass retailers Target Corp., Dollar General Corp. and Rite Aid Corp. are supporting relief efforts in the Gulf oil spill and the Southeast floods with donations of cash and supplies. Mass retailers Target Corp., Dollar General Corp. and Rite Aid Corp. are supporting relief efforts in the Gulf oil spill and the
May 14, 2010 by MMR
Retail News
NEW YORK — Mass retailers Target Corp., Dollar General Corp. and Rite Aid Corp. are supporting relief efforts in the Gulf oil spill and the Southeast floods with donations of cash and supplies. Mass retailers Target Corp., Dollar General Corp. and Rite Aid Corp. are supporting relief efforts in the Gulf oil spill and the
May 13, 2010 by MMR
Retail News
WASHINGTON — Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have made a $2 billion cash and in-kind commitment under a five-year initiative to help end hunger in the United States. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have made a $2 billion cash and in-kind commitment under a five-year initiative to help end hunger in the United States. Called
May 13, 2010 by MMR
Retail News
WASHINGTON — Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have made a $2 billion cash and in-kind commitment under a five-year initiative to help end hunger in the United States. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have made a $2 billion cash and in-kind commitment under a five-year initiative to help end hunger in the United States. Called
May 12, 2010 by MMR
Retail News
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Food Marketing Institute this week announced the election of two new vice chairmen and five new members of its board of directors. The Food Marketing Institute this week announced the election of two new vice chairmen and five new members of its board of directors. Steve Burd, chairman, president and chief
May 12, 2010 by MMR
Retail News
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Food Marketing Institute this week announced the election of two new vice chairmen and five new members of its board of directors. The Food Marketing Institute this week announced the election of two new vice chairmen and five new members of its board of directors. Steve Burd, chairman, president and chief