August 5, 2019 by MMR
Amazon, Prime Day
2019, Issue 08-05-2019, Issues
SEATTLE — Amazon reported strong sales for its fiscal quarter and said its Prime Day sale last month was the biggest shopping event in the company’s history, topping its combined sales for last year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday. At the same time, the company faces the threat of increased regulatory scrutiny. The Department of
August 5, 2019 by MMR
Fred’s Inc.
2019, Issue 08-05-2019, Issues
MEMPHIS — Discount retailer Fred’s Inc. continues its retrenchment, announcing last month that it was closing another 129 stores, leaving it with 80 centered on its distribution center in Dublin, Ga. The move is the latest in a series of store closings (including announcements in April and May) from Fred’s, which had 568 stores in
August 5, 2019 by MMR
Hari Govind, Mike McNamara, Target
2019, Issue 08-05-2019, Issues
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has named Hari Govind senior vice president of infrastructure and operations for the company’s technology team. Govind’s responsibilities will include overseeing cloud-and-compute capabilities, network connectivity and operations for the technology that powers Target’s stores, digital channels, distribution centers and office locations. He will report to Target executive vice president and chief
August 5, 2019 by MMR
Giant Food Stores, Nicholas Bertram, Tim Dinsmore
2019, Issue 08-05-2019, Issues
CARLISLE, Pa. — GIANT Food Stores has celebrated some significant milestones with ribbon-cuttings recently. Last month GIANT president Nicholas Bertram joined store manager Tim Dinsmore and other dignitaries for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 100th store offering the GIANT DIRECT online grocery delivery service. Then on August 2 the company was scheduled to open its
August 5, 2019 by MMR
Publix Super Markets Inc., South Carolina
2019, Issue 08-05-2019, Issues
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets Inc. will offer health services to residents of Beaufort County in South Carolina through a collaboration between its pharmacy business and Beaufort Memorial Hospital. The partnership calls for Publix pharmacies to deliver prescription medications to hospital patients, and to establish telehealth centers in two Publix locations in the county.
August 5, 2019 by MMR
CVS Pharmacy, UPS
2019, Issue 08-05-2019, Issues
ATLANTA — CVS Pharmacy stores nationwide have begun offering UPS package pickup and return services. The pickup options will roll out to more than 6,000 stores and combine two of the nation’s biggest brands. “This deal offers additional convenience to consumers in the e-commerce era,” said UPS chief marketing officer Kevin Warren. “Working with CVS
August 5, 2019 by MMR
Raley's, Shelf Guide
2019, Issue 08-05-2019, Issues
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The innovative shelf-tagging system Raley’s introduced two years ago to help shoppers make better decisions about the food they buy has been expanded to cover a wider range of merchandise. With the upgrade, Raley’s Shelf Guide now includes products shelved in nonfood aisles at the family-owned retailer’s 129 stores in Northern
August 5, 2019 by MMR
Kroger Co., Ocado
2019, Issue 08-05-2019, Issues
ATLANTA — Kroger Co. and online grocery retailer and logistics specialist Ocado are planning to build a customer fulfillment center (CFC) in Forest Park, Ga., not far from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport. The new CFC represents a $55 million investment that will create more than 400 new jobs, the companies said. “Kroger is incredibly excited to
August 3, 2019 by MMR
CVS Health, George Coleman, Judy Sansone
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WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health said Saturday that Judy Sansone, the company’s senior vice president of front store business and chief merchant, has decided to retire in September. Sansone’s career at CVS spans 42 years and the company said she has played a critical role in many of the company’s most transformative moments. She played
August 2, 2019 by MMR
George Frahm, Greg McNiff, Stater Bros. Markets
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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Stater Bros. Markets president and longtime food industry leader George Frahm is planning to retire on October 31, and industry veteran Greg McNiff will be his successor. In his new role, McNiff will report directly to Stater Bros. chief executive officer Pete Van Helden. The company said McNiff will officially join
August 1, 2019 by MMR
GlaxoSmithKline, O-T-C, Over-the-counter (O-T-C) medicines, Pfizer Inc.
Leading Headlines, Supplier News
WARREN, N.J. — GlaxoSmithKline said Thursday that it has closed a previously announced joint venture deal with Pfizer Inc. that will combine their respective consumer healthcare businesses. The move will create the world’s largest supplier of over-the-counter medications. The joint venture company will operate as GSK Consumer Healthcare. Pfizer owns a 32% equity stake in
August 1, 2019 by MMR
Chiggerex, E-R-O, James Creagan, Randob
Supplier News
CORNWALL, N.Y. — Randob said Thursday that the company has acquired a portfolio of new brands, including the popular insect first aid remedy for chigger bites, Chiggerex, and ear wax remover E-R-O. “Strategically, it makes a lot of sense for us,” said James Creagan, chief executive officer of Randob. “These are well-loved brands with strong