SALISBURY, N.C. – Food Lion’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions have led to the grocery chain being named ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for 19 consecutive years, the company said Friday. “Food Lion has received this honor more times than any other company,” said Stephan Sylvan, director of communications for the climate protection partnerships
WASHINGTON — The National Retail Federation welcomed a report released this week calling for a federal backstop for trade credit insurance. The proposal could help provide the liquidity retailers badly need as they recover from the recession brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, NRF said on Friday. “With retailers already ordering merchandise for the holiday
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Lidl’s recent entrance into the eastern suburbs of New York City prompted rival grocers to cut prices on key staples, according to an analysis by the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School. Prior to Lidl’s arrival, supermarket operators on Long Island were raising prices, said Katrijn Gielens, a marketing professor
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer has opened five supercenters across the Midwest, president and chief executive officer Rick Keyes said on Thursday. The five stores — located in Manitowoc, Wis.; Sycamore, Ill.; Bad Axe, Mich.; and Brimfield and Lorain, Ohio — each measure about 159,000 square feet and promise customers a state-of-the-art experience with multiple
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. reported net sales of $16.18 billion for the five weeks ended July 5, an increase of 11.1% from the $14.57 billion recorded in the comparable period last year. For the 44-week year-to-date period, Costco reported net sales of $136.37 billion, up 8.1% versus the $126.13 billion during the similar
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) said on Thursday its financial results for the fiscal 2020 third quarter, which ended May 31, were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Prior to the pandemic our financial performance for fiscal 2020 was on track with our expectations. However, this unprecedented global crisis led to a loss
MONTCLAIR, N.J. — Hello Products has launched a new line of deodorants that the company dubs “naturally friendly” because they come in packaging made with 100% previously recycled materials and are made with natural, sustainably sourced ingredients. The naturally friendly line comes in two scents — Clean + Fresh and Fresh Citrus — as well as
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart is reportedly set to open a new front in its fight for a bigger share of the digital marketplace. Technology news website Recode is reporting that Walmart this month will introduce Walmart+, a subscription service promising same-day delivery of groceries and general merchandise, as well as perks such as discounts on
SAN FRANCISCO – Uber is adding grocery delivery through its Uber and Uber Eats apps in several U.S. cities, the company said Wednesday. The ride-hailing service is collaborating with Cornershop, a grocery delivery startup based in Santiago, Chile. Uber last year agreed to take a majority stake in Cornershop, and the deal is expected to
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is partnering with VillageMD to roll out full-service doctors offices in its stores, the companies said Wednesday. The move follows a successful trial begun last year. The plan calls for the opening of 500 to 700 “Village Medical at Walgreens” physician-led primary care clinics in more than 30
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. senior vice president and chief merchant Joe Grieshaber is retiring from the company after more than 37 years, the retailer said on Tuesday. Grieshaber’s retirement is effective August 15. He will be succeeded by Stuart Aitken, who is currently senior vice president of alternative business and CEO of 84.51˚, Kroger’s data
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Raley’s has promoted Laura Croff to senior vice president of people, giving her responsibility for all aspects of the retailer’s human resources strategy. “A proven professional, Laura is dedicated to ensuring Raley’s is a place where team members thrive,” Raley’s president and CEO Keith Knopf said. “Her focus on our business