July 21, 2021 by MMR
Leading Headlines, Retail News
WALTON, Ky. —Dollar General celebrated the grand opening of a distribution center in Walton, Ky., on Tuesday. The facility represents a nearly $65 million investment and is expected to create 300 new jobs and support more than 800 Dollar General stores at full capacity. “We are excited to celebrate our Walton distribution center grand opening
July 21, 2021 by MMR
Bonum Health, Southeastern Grocers, telehealth
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Uncategorized
TAMPA, Fla. — TRxADE Health’s Bonum Health unit has signed a Telemedicine Service Distribution Deal with Southeastern Grocers Inc., which operates Winn-Dixie, Harveys Supermarket and Fresco y Más grocery stores in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia and Mississippi. Bonum Health will provide affordable telemedicine services and prescription discount savings to the patients of all Winn-Dixie, Harveys
July 21, 2021 by MMR
Christina Hennington, Kecia Steelman, Target, Ulta Beauty, Ulta Beauty at Target
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
MINNEAPOLIS — The first Ulta Beauty at Target departments are set to debut next month in 100 stores, the partnering retailers said on Wednesday. The list of initial stores for the launch is available here. “Ulta Beauty at Target is unmatched in the industry, bringing guests the opportunity to discover new prestige brands while they
July 21, 2021 by MMR
Do it Best, Nicky Jackson, RangeMe
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Supplier News
SAN FRANCISCO — Do it Best, a total source co-op in the independent home improvement industry, is partnering with RangeMe to make it even easier for potential new vendors to gain visibility for their innovative products. The Do it Best Merchandising team said it is committed to continually reviewing new products to find the very best
July 20, 2021 by MMR
online grocery, packaged facts
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Topics
ROCKVILLE, Md. — The online grocery market nearly tripled in size in 2020, according to a new report from Packaged Facts, which notes that the pandemic inspired more people to avoid crowded stores and order food and beverages online. That shift will affect the market for a long time to come, Packaged Facts suggests, even
July 20, 2021 by MMR
Leading Headlines, Supplier News
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. – Nature’s Truth recently partnered with both LeSEA Global Feed the Hungry and Convoy of Hope to donate over $3.5 million in vitamins and supplements to those in need. As part of the wellness brand’s ongoing mission to share good health, Nature’s Truth said it is striving to get vitamins and supplements into
July 20, 2021 by MMR
2021 Fall Strategic Meetings, general merchandise (GM), GMDC-RetailTomorrow, housewares, International Housewares Association (IHA), self-care
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Topics
ROSEMONT, Ill. — After a successful collaboration this past spring, Global Market Development Center (GMDC)|Retail Tomorrow is again partnering with the International Housewares Association (IHA) to facilitate a three-week series of virtual events for retail and wholesale companies and their supplier and service partners. GMDC|Retail Tomorrow’s 2021 Fall Strategic Meetings will take place from September
July 20, 2021 by MMR
Kroger, Kroger CFO Gary Millerchip, Rebekah Manis, Rob Quast
Leading Headlines, People, Retail News
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. has promoted Rob Quast to head of investor relations. “Rob is a seasoned financial professional and respected leader within Kroger,” said Gary Millerchip, Kroger’s chief financial officer. “Rob’s experience will be invaluable as we continue to share our strategy for delivering strong and sustainable total shareholder returns with our investment community.” Quast
July 19, 2021 by MMR
Bowl & Basket, Bowl & Basket Fresh Chicken, Paperbird, Roger Savoia, ShopRite, Wakefern
Leading Headlines, Retail News
KEASBEY, N.J. – ShopRite has added a line of fresh chicken products to its private label Bowl & Basket brand. The launch of Bowl & Basket Fresh Chicken marks a significant expansion of the supermarket’s private label poultry offerings in its fresh meats division, the company said on Monday, adding that the expansive rollout “demonstrates
July 19, 2021 by MMR
back-to-school, National Retail Federation, Prosper Insights & Analytics
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Topics
WASHINGTON – Consumers plan to spend record amounts for both school and college supplies as families and students plan to return to in-person classrooms this fall, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “The pandemic forced parents and their school-aged children to quickly adapt to
July 19, 2021 by MMR
“Best of Local Brands”, ECRM, Hy-Vee, RangeMe
Leading Headlines, Retail News
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee Inc. will host its third quarterly “Best of Local Brands” summit in September, the retailer said on Monday. The virtual event is intended to allow the regional grocery chain to discover new local brands that can expand and enhance the product offerings at its more than 280 retail stores
July 19, 2021 by MMR
Albertsons Cos., COVID-19, Lyft, Moderna, NextDoor, Omer Gajial
Leading Headlines, Retail News
BOISE, IDAHO – Albertsons Cos. said Monday that it is adding new COVID-19 services designed to help its customers to stay well this summer. These offerings build on the company’s leading efforts in administering 6 million COVID-19 vaccinations to date through its 1,700 pharmacies nationwide. “As front-line healthcare providers, our pharmacy teams have been heroic