CHICAGO, IL – Peapod Digital Labs, the digital, e-commerce and commercial company of Ahold Delhaize USA, on Wednesday announced plans to grow its media network – AD Retail Media – by building an end-to-end, in-house retail media business. AD Retail Media will harness Ahold Delhaize USA brands’ market presence and close customer connections to help
WASHINGTON – Consumers are still spending despite their worries about inflation and rising interest rates, National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz said today. “The economic situation in the United States is unsettling,” Kleinhenz said. “Consumer confidence is down, consumer spending’s rate of growth has slowed, and economists and consumers alike are worried about the
ZAANDAM, the Netherlands — Ahold Delhaize said Wednesday that its Supervisory Board intends to propose the reappointment of Frans Muller as president and CEO and member of the Management Board at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on April 12, 2023. Peter Agnefjäll, chair of the Supervisory Board of Ahold Delhaize, stated: “We are delighted
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Raley’s Cos. has promoted three leaders, the company said Tuesday. Craig Benson was named chief information technology officer, Helen Singmaster was promoted to senior vice president and general counsel, and Matt Hilbrink was promoted to vice president of enterprise risk and asset Protection. The company said that all three roles are for
LANDOVER, Md. — Ahold Delhaize’s Giant Food chain, which serves the greater Washington D.C. market, will hold the grand opening of a redeveloped store in Fort Washington, Md., on Friday. “We have recognized the need for a new top of the line grocery store for the residents of Fort Washington, a neighborhood we have served
CARLISLE, Pa. – GIANT Co. opened a new, state-of-the-art GIANT Direct E-commerce Fulfillment Center (EFC) in Philadelphia on Monday. The 124,000 square foot facility will enable the company to serve more customers in Philadelphia and – for the first time in its 98-year history – in southern New Jersey, the company said. In celebration of
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — SpartanNash chairman Dennis Eidson plans to retire from that post and step down from the board at the company’s 2021 annual meeting on May 26. Current lead independent director Douglas Hacker has been nominated to succeed him, the company said on Monday. Eidson joined Spartan Stores in 2003 as chief merchandising
STAMFORD, Conn.— Henkel’s Dial brand has launched its Clean + Gentle of body washes and antibacterial foaming hand washes. Besides being hypoallergenic, the products are dermatologist-tested and made without dyes, parabens, phthalates, and silicones. “With Clean + Gentle, Dial is appealing to the consumer who is seeking and using hypoallergenic products that are free from
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. on Wednesday reported net sales of $13.64 billion for the retail month of January, up 17.9% from the $11.57 billion recorded in January of 2020. The company’s e-commerce sales in January rose 107%. For the twenty-two weeks ended January 31, 2021, the company reported net sales of $79.11 billion,
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart’s comp-store sales in its U.S. division grew 6.4% in the third quarter, with gains across such key categories as general merchandise, health & wellness and food. Walmart U.S. eCommerce sales increased by 79% with strong results across all channels and contributed approximately 570 basis points to comp sales. Walmart’s total revenue
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — In response to increased customer demand for hair and beauty products, Hy-Vee Inc. will be offering a 15%-off sale on beauty products this Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25. Hy-Vee said Thursday that it is seeing a significant increase in the purchase of hair and beauty products across its
WASHINGTON –Retail sales growth was modest in November, but the National Retail Federation still expects a strong holiday season for retailers. Retail sales in November increased 0.1% seasonally adjusted over October and were up 2.1% unadjusted year-over-year, according to the NRF, which noted that the numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. “November showed