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FTC and 17 states sue Amazon

FTC and 17 states sue Amazon

SEATTLE — The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com Inc. on September 26 alleging that the company is a monopoly that uses “anticompetitive and unfair strategies” that harm rivals and consumers and stifle innovation. “The complaint sets forth

Costco’s 4Q results exceed estimates

Costco’s 4Q results exceed estimates

ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. reported financial results for its 17-week fourth quarter and 53-week fiscal year ended September 3 that featured continued growth but at a slower pace. Shoppers made more trips to its warehouse clubs but spent less per visit, with fewer

Target Circle Week event begins October 1

Target Circle Week event begins October 1

MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has unveiled plans for its Target Circle Week event, running from October 1 to October 7 exclusively for members of Target Circle, its free-to-join loyalty program. With deep discounts on hot, trending gifts, seasonal items, everyday essentials and more, Target is

DG extends partnership with Save the Children

DG extends partnership with Save the Children

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp, today announced it has bestowed the “Because Kindness Matters” award to Save the Children. The humanitarian organization will also receive a $1.7 million grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to help ensure children in rural America have increased

Pitney Bowes data points to strong holiday season

Pitney Bowes data points to strong holiday season

STAMFORD, Conn. — Consumer data released today by Pitney Bowes suggest that shoppers will buy more online this holiday season than they did last year. The firm’s BOXpoll finds that just 20% of shoppers say they expect to spend less online this year. Nearly a

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RETAIL NEWS

NRF: Retail crime costs surpass $112 billion

WASHINGTON – An “unprecedented” level of theft cost retailers more than $112 billion when taken as a percentage of total sales in 2022, according to a survey released today by the National Retail Federation. “Retailers are seeing unprecedented levels of theft coupled with rampant crime

NRF Foundation lists ‘People Shaping Retail’s Future’

WASHINGTON — The NRF Foundation today released the names of six retail executives who will be celebrated as “The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2024” at the NRF Foundation Honors event in New York in January. The honorees are: • Julie Averill, chief information

GIANT Co. recognizes top floral team members

CARLISLE, Pa. – The GIANT Co. has recognized top-performing floral team members from each of its regions. Award recipients were recognized during the company’s floral seminar, which brought together more than 200 team members for professional development centered around industry trends, preparing for the holidays,

WSJ: Rite Aid could close up to 500 stores

NEW YORK – Rite Aid is negotiating with creditors over the terms of a bankruptcy plan that would include liquidating a substantial portion of its more than 2,100 drugstores, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the talks. The company has proposed to

DG employees recognized for serving others

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Reader’s Digest is saluting two Dollar General employees for their community service. The activities of DG employees Joi Bass, in Indianola, Miss., and Johanna Sampson, in Ardmore, Okla., illustrate the company’s mission of serving others as good neighbors in hometown communities, the

SUPPLIER NEWS

Visory Health sponsors Kroger Wellness Festival

CINCINNATI — Visory Health, a women-led, patient-first health tech prescription platform that is transforming the way women, families and caregivers access affordable healthcare through its online prescription discount card, today announces its participation in the 2023 Kroger Wellness Festival in Cincinnati, Ohio, from September 22

Nordic Naturals expands retail presence at Sam’s Club

WATSONVILLE, Calif. —  Nordic Naturals, a leading provider of premium omega-3 supplements, is introducing their Ultimate Omega and Algae Omega supplements to Sam’s Club stores nationwide, starting in October. This collaboration marks another significant stride in Nordic Naturals’ vision of making high-quality omega-3 supplements more

The Emerson Group’s Industry Day is on October 11th

WAYNE, Pa. — The Emerson Group has announced that this year’s highly anticipated Industry Day will be held on October 11 from 9 am to 5 pm EST. This all-encompassing virtual event will spotlight the health, wellness, and beauty sector’s most prominent thinkers and change

Kardex Solutions teams with Tompkins Robotics

ORLANDO, Fla. — In a move that aims to revolutionize the world of distribution and fulfillment operations, Tompkins Robotics, a global leader in robotic automation, and Kardex Solutions, a prominent Global Business Partner of AutoStore and provider of cutting-edge intralogistics solutions, have announced a strategic

Nestlé Health Science U.S. names Brian Groves CMO

HOBOKEN, N.J.  – Nestlé Health Science, a leader in nutrition, science and wellness, announced Tuesday the appointment of Brian Groves as chief marketing officer (CMO), effective September 11. With more than 30 years of experience in performance marketing and brand management, Groves will drive business