CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. now offers its customers the ability to order floral bouquets or sushi from its stores and get them delivered to their homes right away by DoorDash. “By offering customer-favorite sushi options and premium floral bouquets through third-party marketplaces we are continuing to evolve and meet customers where and how they are
CHICAGO – dunnhumby has appointed Matt O’Grady as dunnhumby’s president of the Americas region, the company said Monday. In this newly created role, O’Grady will be responsible for delivering the company’s growth strategy across both North America and South America, and will report directly to chief executive officer Dan Olley. “We are extremely pleased and fortunate
NEW YORK — According to published reports, CVS and Walgreens both announced that they have agreed to pay state and local governments a combined total of more than $10 billion to settle lawsuits over the toll of opioids and now requesting by Dec. 31 whether states are accepting the deals. States announced final details Monday
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp.’s third quarter operating profit rose 10.5% to $735.5 million, as sales climbed 11.1% to $9.5 billion. Same-store sales for the period ended October 28 advanced 6.8%. “We are thankful to our team for their continued dedication to serving others, particularly in a challenging economic and operating environment,” said Jeff
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer has set January 26 as the opening day for its first two Meijer Grocery stores, which will be located just outside Detroit in Orion Township and Macomb Township. “By opening Meijer Grocery stores, we’re introducing a new way for our customers to shop that provides convenience, value and the great
SEATTLE — Amazon has launched Inspire — an in-app shopping experience that gives customers a new way to discover ideas, explore products and seamlessly shop from content created by other customers, influencers and brands they love. The app is rolling out to selected customers nationwide in early December, and will be available to all U.S.
CINCINNATI — Rodney McMullen, chairman and chief executive officer of Kroger Co., was joined by Albertsons Cos.’ CEO Vivek Sankaran last month in defending the companies’ proposed merger before a U.S. Senate subcommittee, whose members raised concerns over whether a combination of the nation’s two largest supermarket chains would harm consumers and workers. A merger
WASHINGTON — A record 196.7 million Americans shopped in stores and online during the five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The total number of shoppers grew by nearly 17 million from 2021 and is
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. posted gains in first quarter sales and profits, but they fell short of analysts’ estimates. Adjusted earnings per share of $3.07 in the quarter ended November 20 were up from $2.98 a year earlier, but missed Wall Street’s forecast of $3.11 per share. Sales were $53.44 billion, up 8.1%
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Ariel dela Cruz has joined Dollar General as divisional vice president of store operations, in one of three executive moves the company announced. Tim Jagneaux has joined Dollar General as vice president of construction, and Megan Kokoska has come aboard as vice president of digital engagement. In his new role, dela Cruz
NEW YORK — Walmart took the top spot in Kantar’s PoweRanking report for the 26th consecutive year, a feat that Kantar calls a testament to the retailer’s strength, scale and focus over time. PoweRanking is the industry’s leading assessment of best-in-class manufacturers and retailers. Chosen by their peers, leaders are ranked on a range of
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree executives said the retailer’s new pricing strategy lifted operating income nearly 23% to $381 million in the third quarter ended October 29. Top-line sales rose 8.1% to $6.94 billion. Comparable-store sales at its Dollar Tree stores increased 8.6% from a year earlier, while comps at its Family Dollar stores were