DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens said Tuesday it is implementing a new, chain-wide policy that will require customers to be at least 21 years old in order to purchase tobacco products in its stores. The policy will go into effect September 1, 2019, and is the most recent step in an ongoing effort to further prevent
NEW YORK — Store brands are proving to be a powerful weapon for mass merchandisers, club stores and dollar stores as they compete against both Amazon and other brick and mortar retailers the Private Label Manufacturers Association reported Monday. An analysis of the latest Nielsen data reveals that private label dollar volume in the mass retail channel
KEASBEY, N.J. – ShopRite was named the recipient of EarthShare New Jersey’s 2019 Environmental Leadership Award, just in time for Earth Day. EarthShare New Jersey, a 25-year-old organization that works with 400 environmental groups across the state and country, recently recognized ShopRite for its commitment to sustainability through key initiatives with customers and associates, recycling, waste
DEERFIELD, Ill. — The iconic Red Nose has returned to Walgreens for its fifth year in support of Red Nose Day, this time with help from some friends. The new Red Nose Day Everyday Heroes hit the shelves of Walgreens and Duane Reade locations nationwide Monday morning, officially launching the six-week fundraising campaign. The limited-edition
BOISE, Idaho — Vivek Sankaran, president of Frito-Lay North America, has been hired by Albertsons Cos. as the grocery chain’s new president and chief executive officer. The 55-year-old Sankaran is replacing Jim Donald, who took the helm in September, succeeding longtime CEO Bob Miller, who stayed on as chairman of the board of directors and
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. is promoting several top executives as the retailer continues to remake its business through its Restock Kroger plan. “We are making progress on redefining the customer experience, and our high-performing leaders are determined to maintain that momentum in year two of Restock Kroger and beyond,” Mike Donnelly, the company’s executive vice
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Building on its commitment to save customers time and money, Walmart in a number of states recently unveiled store opening and remodeling plans, including innovative features that will support e-commerce growth. Walmart expects to spend an estimated $145 million this year in California through the opening and remodeling of 21 stores, as
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Shopko Stores Operating Co. began liquidating its assets last month after it was unable to find a buyer for its struggling retail business. The retailer, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January, was still seeking to auction off its optical business as this article went to press. “This is
MEMPHIS — Fred’s Inc. announced earlier this month that it will begin to close underperforming and unprofitable stores. The company has retained PJ Solomon to advise it in connection with a review of strategic alternatives to maximize value for all shareholders. The review will include a thorough evaluation of the company’s current operating plan, as
SALISBURY, N.C. — Two divisions of Ahold Delhaize USA celebrated the opening of new stores this month, and a third announced a $40 million plan to remodel 23 stores in Virginia. The GIANT Food Stores division held grand openings at a half-dozen stores in four states. Five of the stores — former Shop ’n Save
AUSTIN, Texas — Amazon this month lowered prices on hundreds of items at Whole Foods Market stores across the United States and introduced even more benefits for Prime members. Prices were reduced by an average of 20%, with an emphasis on cutting costs on meat, produce and prepared sandwiches and wraps. The price cuts affect
KEASBEY, N.J. — Grand reopening celebrations were held last month at five updated Price Rite Marketplace stores in Connecticut. The upgrades follow a successful three-store pilot to test new design features, expanded fresh and private label offerings, and enhanced price savings at the Wakefern Food Corp. value grocery chain. Shoppers at the remodeled stores encountered