March 22, 2022 by leslie and MMR
Albertsons Cos., Cue Health
Leading Headlines, Retail News
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. and Cue Health have entered a first-of-its-kind partnership offering customers access to Cue’s convenient COVID-19 tests at participating Albertsons Cos. pharmacies across the country, the companies said Tuesday. Pharmacy personnel will provide this new service, which will allow customers to get Cue’s lab-quality COVID-19 test results delivered to their email
March 21, 2022 by MMR
Colgate-Palmolive, Palmolive Shake & Clean Dish Soap, Walmart
Leading Headlines, Supplier News
NEW YORK — Colgate-Palmolive Co.’s Palmolive brand and Walmart are shaking up the dish soap category with the launch of Palmolive Shake & Clean Dish Soap, which cuts grease on dishes while helping consumers reduce plastic waste consumption. The dish soap is one way the brand said it is reimagining a future with less plastic.
March 21, 2022 by MMR
FMI - The Food Industry Association, Janet Yellen, U.S. Department of Treasury
Leading Headlines, Money, Retail News, Topics
ARLINGTON, Va. — Retail groups say consumers need to stop hoarding coins and start spending them, so retailers will have enough on hand to give people change for their cash purchases. FMI, the Food Industry Association, on Monday joined several other associations representing retailers and financial institutions in sending a letter to U.S. Department of
March 21, 2022 by MMR
Fiscal 2021, Q4, Target
2022, Issue 03-21-2022, Issues
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. capped a spectacular fiscal 2021 performance by recording more than $100 billion in sales for the first time and achieving record earnings per share in the fourth quarter. With both its in-store and e-commerce channels operating impressively, management has announced an aggressive program of investments to drive long-term growth and expand
March 21, 2022 by MMR
Andre Persaud, Jim Peters, Jocelyn Konrad, Karen Staniforth, Rite Aid
2022, Issue 03-21-2022, Issues
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid Corp. earlier this month took steps to realign its management team and streamline the company’s operations. The move came on the heels of the introduction of a new customer loyalty program and a revamped philanthropic arm. The management changes included the elimination of the Rite Aid chief operating officer position and
March 21, 2022 by MMR
board, Dollar Tree, Paul Hilal, Rick Dreiling
2022, Issue 03-21-2022, Issues
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree Inc. has shaken up its board of directors, naming Rick Dreiling, former chief executive officer of Dollar General Corp., executive chairman and adding Paul Hilal, CEO of private equity firm Mantle Ridge LP, as vice chair along with five other new directors. Former chairman and CEO Bob Sasser and five
March 21, 2022 by MMR
fourth quarter, Kroger
2022, Issue 03-21-2022, Issues
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. posted solid sales gains in its fourth quarter as customers continued to prepare and eat meals at home. Earnings exceeded projections despite higher supply chain costs, the company said earlier this month. Kroger revised its full-year adjusted earnings forecast to $3.40 to $3.50 a share from an earlier projection of $3.25
March 21, 2022 by MMR
BetterUp for Caregivers, Easy Vitamin Plan, Walmart
2022, Issue 03-21-2022, Issues
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has introduced two new offerings that the company said will help make it simple, easy and affordable for customers to live better. Walmart becomes the first retailer to exclusively offer BetterUp for Caregivers and Easy Vitamin Plan subscriptions to customers across the United States, according to Julie Barber, senior vice president
March 21, 2022 by MMR
American Customer Satisfaction Index
2022, Issue 03-21-2022, Issues
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Customer satisfaction with retail is relatively stable, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s 2021-2022 ranking. The Retail Trade sector as a whole saw its score dip just 0.5% to 75.1 (out of 100). “Cool stability,” says ACSI managing director David VanAmburg. “That’s the best way to describe the retail sector
March 18, 2022 by MMR
net zero energy, Target
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News, Topics
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. announced this week its most sustainable store yet, which will test innovations that generate renewable energy and reduce emissions. The Vista, California, store’s retrofit and new features will inform Target’s investments in new stores and remodel programs that support its long-term growth and help guide the retailer’s efforts to achieve its
March 17, 2022 by MMR
CHPA, Consumer Healthcare Products Association, Gary Downing, Ivan D. Combe Lifetime Achievement Award
Leading Headlines, People
AVENTURA, Fla. – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) awarded longtime industry leader Gary Downing its Ivan D. Combe Lifetime Achievement Award at the opening session of the organization’s annual Self-Care Leadership Summit (SLS). The award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. consumer health care industry and recognizes the outstanding work and contribution
March 17, 2022 by MMR
2022 NACDS Annual Meeting, Karl Rove, NACDS, NACDS-PAC, National Association of Chain Drug Stores Political Action Committee
Leading Headlines, People, Retail News, Topics
ARLINGTON, Va. — NACDS announced that Karl Rove, senior advisor and deputy chief of staff for then-President George W. Bush, will speak at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Political Action Committee (NACDS-PAC) Breakfast during the in-person 2022 NACDS Annual Meeting, to be held April 23-26 in Palm Beach, Fla. Karl Rove While at