PRINCETON, N.J. — Market Performance Group (MPG), ECRM, and RangeMe – along with a panel of judges from across the retail industry – hosted their first ever Diverse Supplier Accelerator Program on Thursday, July 14th. The purpose of this program is to help accelerate distribution and sales for diverse suppliers and entrepreneurs by providing awardee-specific
PURCHASE, N.Y. — U.S. retail sales excluding automotive and gas rose 9.0% year-over-year in July, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which said rising prices—particularly for necessities such as food and fuel—were a contributing factor. Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, reflects nominal spending and is not adjusted for
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health easily beat analysts’ projections for second quarter sales and earnings, and raised its full-year profit outlook. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $2.40, topping Wall Street’s average forecast of $2.17. Net income was $2.96 billion, or $2.23 per share, up from $2.79 billion, or $2.10 per share, a
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart is unveiling a program designed to help consumers find refurbished products that they can buy with confidence. Called Walmart Restore, the program provides a tool for shoppers looking for previously owned products from well-known consumer brands such as Apple, Samsung and KitchenAid, according to a news item on Walmart’s corporate website.
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) announced on Monday the appointment of Kate Ilahi and Whitney Jones, each in the role of director of Congressional relations. Ilahi has served as director of government relations for 340B Health since January 2020. Jones has served as health policy analyst for the U.S.
MINNEAPOLIS – Target Corp. is adding three new sortation centers in the next year to speed deliveries for shoppers in the greater Chicago and Denver metro areas. The centers (two in Chicago, one in Denver) will also allow employees to work more efficiently and lower shipping cost, according to a post on the company’s website.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, has launched a new “Break from Hunger” program to provide accessible, healthy meal options to ensure no child goes hungry. Now through Labor Day, customers and associates ages 17
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens announced on Friday that Marty Esarte will join the company at the end of August as group vice president of Owned Brands, leading the company’s private label strategy. With over 20 years of retail and CPG experience at Clorox Co., Conagra and Walmart, Esarte is a results-oriented leader with a strong
SEATTLE — Amazon reported a 7% increase in net sales, to $121.2 billion, for the second quarter, beating analysts’ estimates. The company added that when the $3.6 billion unfavorable impact from year-over-year changes in foreign exchange rates throughout the quarter is excluded, net sales increased 10% compared with the second quarter of 2021. The company
CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co., America’s largest grocery retailer, announced the official opening of its newest Customer Fulfillment Center (CFC), in Dallas. Powered by technology from the Ocado Group, the CFC will leverage advanced robotics and creative solutions to redefine the customer experience, the retailer said in the July 28 announcement. “Kroger’s fast-growing seamless ecosystem takes
TROY, Mich. — With more than 258.1 million total doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and an estimated 40 million flu vaccinations seasonally dispensed at retail pharmacies, U.S. consumers have grown accustomed to—and very comfortable with—the idea of receiving health services at their local pharmacies. According to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Pharmacy Study, released Thursday, the evolution toward health and
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General on Thursday announced the appointment of four members to a newly established Healthcare Advisory Panel that will help guide the retailer as it expands its health and wellness offerings. “Dollar General is excited to take these next bold steps on our healthcare journey and welcomes these talented and respected professionals