January 19, 2022 by MMR
Betr Remedies, Ellen Pompeo, Walmart
Supplier News
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Betr Remedies’ full line of O-T-C products are now available in 2,000 Walmart stores across the United States, marking the first-time the items are available on store shelves. The over-the-counter medicine brand co-founded by Ellen Pompeo includes a buy-one, give-one program, design-forward packaging and focuses on making medication accessible across the
January 19, 2022 by MMR
Aegis Sciences Corp., Walgreens, Walgreens COVID-19 Index
Leading Headlines, Retail News
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens has introduced the Walgreens COVID-19 Index, a new interactive tracking tool. Powered by testing data from Aegis Sciences Corp., it is among the first to uniquely identify the spread of current and emerging variants in near real-time. New data from the Walgreens COVID-19 Index shows more than 95% of all positive COVID-19
January 18, 2022 by MMR
Jen Warner, Keith Knopf, The Raley's Companies
Leading Headlines, People, Retail News
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Raley’s Cos. has promoted Jen Warner to president of the Raley’s operating division. For the past two years, Jen has served as the Chief Administrative Officer for the portfolio of operating companies that comprise The Raley’s Companies. In her new role, Warner will lead the Raley’s operating division and will
January 18, 2022 by MMR
carbon emissions, Meijer
Leading Headlines, Retail News
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Midwestern retailer Meijer announced Tuesday an ambitious goal to reduce absolute carbon emissions by 50% by 2025. Rooted in the company’s mission to be a good neighbor, Meijer integrates environmental sustainability into daily operations and is committed to continual improvement through smart decisions and innovations that benefit customers and the broader
January 18, 2022 by MMR
George Cleary, Lisa Kent, Marc Greenberger, Market Performance Group, MPG, MPG Founder and Managing Partner Marc Greenberger, MPG Managing Partner George Cleary, The Luminations Group
Leading Headlines, Supplier News
PRINCETON – Market Performance Group LLC (MPG) has acquired The Luminations Group (Luminations). The acquisition of Luminations adds strengths in innovation, marketing strategy, and interim marketing solutions, the company said on Monday. Luminations is a privately held leader in marketing innovation and strategy serving clients in traditional consumer packaged goods and health care fields as
January 17, 2022 by MMR
Meijer, Regional, regional chain, Retailer of the Year
2022, Featured Articles, Issue 01-17-2022, Issues, Leading Headlines, Retail News
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer Inc.’s guiding philosophy is the “virtuous cycle,” meaning it turns growth and profitability into community investments. Its communities in turn thrive and boost business at Meijer, perpetuating the cycle. “When we invest in our communities and customers and give them popular offerings, whether digital shopping or locally produced items or
January 17, 2022 by MMR
chief merchant of the year, Jill Sando, MMR, Target
2022, Featured Articles, Issue 01-17-2022, Issues, Leading Headlines, Retail News
MINNEAPOLIS — Target’s stunning financial success in recent years is the fruit of several inspired strategic decisions, including executing a thoughtfully curated merchandising assortment that spans categories and has been paramount to the evolving consumer needs over the past year. Jill Sando, a 24-year company veteran and now chief merchandising officer, has played a central
January 17, 2022 by MMR
chief customer officer of the year, Janey Whiteside, MMR, Walmart
2022, Featured Articles, Issue 01-17-2022, Issues, Leading Headlines, People, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart recruited Janey Whiteside three and a half years ago to fill the newly created position of chief customer officer, a title that came with a mandate to build innovative services and solutions that help customers live better. For Whiteside and her team, that meant getting to know customers better. “Customer needs
January 17, 2022 by MMR
Amazon, MMR, omnichannel retailer of the year
2022, Featured Articles, Issue 01-17-2022, Issues, Leading Headlines, Retail News
SEATTLE — Amazon has revolutionized American retailing. Already by far the dominant force in e-commerce, over the past five years the online behemoth has made serious moves to develop its brick-and-mortar presence and become a major player in omnichannel grocery retailing. With vast resources, a keen strategic grasp of the opportunities before it and a
January 17, 2022 by MMR
InHome Delivery, Walmart
2022, Issue 01-17-2022, Issues
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is scaling up its InHome delivery service, with plans to make it available to 30 million households (up from 6 million now) by the end of the year. To that end, the company said that it plans to hire more than 3,000 associate delivery drivers this year and will build out
January 17, 2022 by MMR
Hy-Vee expansion
2022, Issue 01-17-2022, Issues
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Midwestern grocer Hy-Vee Inc. sees growth opportunities to the south and east. The retailer has confirmed plans to expand into the Indianapolis; Nashville; and Louisville, Ky., markets as part of the next phase of its expansion plan. The Des Moines Register reported last month that Hy-Vee plans to expand into
January 17, 2022 by MMR
holiday sales
2022, Issue 01-17-2022, Issues
PURCHASE, N.Y. — Retail sales (excluding automotive) increased 8.5% year over year this holiday season, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse. Online sales grew 11% compared to the same period last year, the preliminary insights show. Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, defines the holiday season as running from