August 1, 2019 by MMR
Anniversary Collection, Mark Tritton, Target, Target Corp., Target.com
Leading Headlines, Retail News
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. plans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its first designer partnership this fall by bringing back past customer favorites for a limited time. The retailer said Thursday that it will bring back nearly 300 original items from 20 past designer partnerships. The limited-edition collection spans apparel, accessories, home décor and kitchen
August 1, 2019 by MMR
fiscal results, Publix, second quarter
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Money
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix reported sales of $9.3 billion for the three months ended June 29. That is a 6.8% increase over the $8.8 billion recorded in the comparable period in 2018. Comparable store sales increased 4.8% in the second quarter. The company estimates that 1.2% of that increase was due to the fact that
July 30, 2019 by MMR
Kroger Co., Mike Donnelly, Nashville division, Sonya Hostetler, Walmart
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CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. said Tuesday that it has tapped Walmart veteran Sonya Hostetler to serve as president of its Nashville division, which comprises 91 stores across middle and eastern Tennessee, northern Alabama and southern Kentucky. Her appointment is effective August 1. She succeeds Zane Day, who previously announced his plans to retire from the
July 29, 2019 by MMR
Albertsons Cos., David Nelsen, Evan Rainwater, Goods Not For Resale, Jonathan Gardner, vice president of strategic sourcing
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BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. said Monday that it has named Jonathan Gardner group vice president of strategic sourcing. In this new position, Gardner will report to Evan Rainwater, senior vice president of strategic sourcing and manufacturing. Albertsons has also promoted David Nelsen to group vice president of manufacturing. “Jonathan is an incredible leader who
July 29, 2019 by MMR
Albertsons Cos., Alina Shamus, Anita Elliott, Dollar General, Emily Taylor, Jessica Kazmaier, Jocelyn Konrad, Karen Staniforth, Kathleen Jaeger, Kathy Reardon, Laura Shaw, Lisa Kinney, Margherita Cardello, NACDS Foundation, Rhonda Taylor, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Walgreens Boots Alliance
Featured Articles, People, Retail News, Slideshows
NEW YORK — Mass Market Retailers last week honored the outstanding executives who were identified by the publication as the industry’s Most Influential Women in 2019. The awards presentation and reception drew retailer and supplier executives from across the food, drug and mass channels to a ballroom in lower Manhattan. On hand to receive awards
July 25, 2019 by MMR
Amazon, Amazon's fiscal second quarter, financial results, second quarter
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Money
SEATTLE, Wash. — Amazon reported net sales of $63.4 billion in the second quarter, beating analysts’ expectations. That is an increase of about 20% over sales in the prior year period, and when the $814 million unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates is excluded from the calculation, the increase in net sales was 21%. Net
July 24, 2019 by MMR
CVS Pharmacy, UPS
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ATLANTA — UPS is rolling out package pickup and return service in CVS Pharmacy stores nationwide. For CVS, joining the UPS Access Point network will not only help drive store traffic but also provide UPS customers with the option to consolidate their trips and spending.The offering, which is set to begin immediately and is planned
July 22, 2019 by MMR
Arthur Drogue, TABS Analytics
People, Supplier News
SHELTON, Conn. — Arthur Drogue, who has held executive roles at Unilever, Best Foods, Nabisco Brands Inc. and other consumer packaged goods companies, has joined TABS’s Analytics board of directors. “We are pleased to welcome Art to the TABS board,” said Kurt Jetta, executive chairman and founder of TABS Analytics. “Art’s background, experience and knowledge
July 22, 2019 by MMR
Walgreens, Walgreens Find Care platform
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens has expanded the Walgreens Find Care platform to include chronic care management, featuring connected devices and digital therapeutic solutions for patients with diabetes, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In addition, one year since launch, several new health care offerings from existing and new partners have been added to the
July 22, 2019 by MMR
Kroger Co., Rodney McMullen, Treasure EmporiYum
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CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. is rolling out a new merchandising vehicle to highlight its highly successful private brands, chairman and chief executive officer Rodney McMullen revealed at the grocer’s recent annual meeting here. The concept, dubbed Treasure EmporiYum, will present a curated collection of trend-inspired private label (which Kroger terms Our Brands) items in almost
July 22, 2019 by MMR
Amazon, Counter, Rite Aid
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SEATTLE — Amazon rolled out its Counter package pickup service in the United States last month at more than 100 Rite Aid Corp. locations. The new network of staffed pickup points gives customers the option to pick up their Amazon packages in-store at a partner location. Delivery to a Counter location is available for the
July 22, 2019 by MMR
Dollar General, FedEx
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — FedEx drop-off and pickup services will soon be offered at thousands of Dollar General stores. Dollar General and FedEx recently announced plans to introduce the services to more than 1,500 Dollar General stores late this summer and have set a target of more than 8,000 stores by the end of next year.