MADISON, Wis. — Hy-Vee Inc. on Thursday awarded $50,000 to local minority- and women-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit at Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison. The event was the fourth summit Hy-Vee has hosted in support of these business owners with access to funding and valuable business development resources. These summits
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart has announced new measures designed to make its online orders more sustainable. Recognizing that its customers have hundreds of millions of packages shipped from Walmart each year, the retailer said Thursday that it is making it easier for customers to reduce plastic waste, for example. Moving forward, nearly all orders shipped
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart shareholders voted down nine proposals, ranging from a call for a racial equity audit to one seeking an evaluation of the risks of doing business with China. Shareholders also approved the election of the retailer’s director nominees. The votes came during Walmart’s annual shareholders’ meeting, which was conducted virtually on Wednesday.
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. has appointed new leaders and promoted several officers across its Store Support Center and Field teams. The moves include: Chad Fox has been promoted to senior vice president, chief marketing officer. In this role, Fox will continue his leadership and branding expertise to strengthen the voice of the customer,
ARLINGTON, Va. — The NACDS Foundation announced on Tuesday that 28-time Olympic Gold Medalist and mental health advocate Michael Phelps will be the speaker at the 25th NACDS Foundation Dinner, which will be held on Saturday, August 12, at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. A reception is scheduled to be held from 6:30 p.m.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree Inc. continued to make progress in its first quarter ended April 29, reporting sales gains and more transactions in its stores. But earnings were hurt by increased shrink and a shift in consumer spending to less profitable merchandise. “Our initiatives to drive customer traffic and increase store productivity are having
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens has announced the winners and finalists for its 13th annual “Expressions by Walgreens” art challenge. The national contest provides monetary awards to winning high school student submissions from around the country. Eligible entries are judged in four categories including visual arts, media arts, spoken word and creative writing. Additionally, prizes are
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix has been named to Forbes’ 2023 America’s Best Employers for New Grads list, ranking No. 13 out of 20 companies in the retail and wholesale industries category. “Publix is committed to creating a diverse workforce,” said Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous. “We’re proud that new graduates want to build a
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Fresh Market Inc. has opened its 160th store. The new outlet is located in Carmel, Ind., and is its second store in the Indianapolis suburb and its fifth in the state of Indiana. The Fresh Market bills its stores as destinations for epicurean discovery and says it differentiates itself from the
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. has promoted company veteran Steve Deckard to the newly created role of executive vice president for growth and emerging markets, effective June 1. Deckard, who most recently served as senior vice president of emerging markets and led the company’s international expansion into Mexico, began his DG career in 2006
BOISE, Idaho — Most consumers intend to improve some aspect of their physical health in 2023, according to a recent survey conducted by Albertsons Cos. But half say they are not sure that they’re making healthy choices while grocery shopping. The survey of 1,000 adults in the U.S. was conducted in March to help the
MODESTO, Calif. – The Save Mart Companies (TSMC), a grocer operating about 200 stores under the Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx in California and Western Nevada, is set to enhance its digital footprint through the launch of its retail media network. This move comes as part of an extended strategic partnership with Swiftly, a leading