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WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy on Thursday said it has expanded the responsibilities of Judy Sansone, the chain’s senior vice president of front store business and chief merchant. In addition, George Coleman has been promoted to senior vice president of merchandising, reporting to Sansone. He had been vice president of merchandising for consumer health care.
WASHINGTON — Whether the New England Patriots or the Los Angeles Rams are victorious in this year’s Super Bowl, retailers will be among the winners. American adults who plan to watch the game expect to spend $81.30 each, on average, according to the annual survey released Thursday by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights
ZAANDAM, the Netherlands — Ahold Delhaize on Wednesday reported fourth quarter consolidated net sales of €16.5 billion ($18.76 billion). That is an increase of 3.0% compared to the comparable prior year period. The company also said it had named a new brand president and chief executive officer for its Albert Heijn chain in the Netherlands.
NEW YORK — Retailers are well represented on a list of the world’s most admired companies released on Tuesday by Fortune magazine. Internet retailer Amazon.com placed second (after Apple). Other retailers among the top 50 include Costco Wholesale (No. 9), Walmart (No. 25), Target (No. 32), CVS Health (No. 35) and Publix Super Markets (No.
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart on Thursday said it has added four delivery companies to bolster its grocery delivery service. The addition of the companies — Point Pickup, Skipcart, AxleHire and Roadie — helps Walmart expand its grocery delivery program, available in more than 800 stores. Another 800 are being added in 2019, the company said
QUINCY, Mass. — Ahold Delhaize USA’s Stop & Shop chain said on Wednesday that it will begin deploying driverless grocery vehicles this spring in the Greater Boston area. Unlike the self-driving delivery vehicles being tested by other retailers, which are designed to bring people’s pre-selected online orders to their homes, the ones being tested by Stop
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. is hitting the bullseye. Target headed into the 2018 holiday season bolstered by a strong third quarter performance that included a 5.1% increase in comparable sales, a 49% gain in digital channel sales and a 5.3% increase in customer traffic. Total revenue for the three months ended November 3 was $17.8
When Jeff Owen was named executive vice president of store operations at Dollar General in June 2015, he hit the ground running. He quickly developed a vision focused on elevating talent, building an execution machine and upgrading the customer experience. Now, three years later, Owen’s vision remains the same, although he is constantly developing new
BOISE, Idaho — Bob Miller brought another chapter in his storied retailing career to a close last September when he stepped down as chief executive officer of Albertsons Cos. Asked how closely Jim Donald, his successor at the food, health and wellness retail store operator, would follow his example, Miller said, “He’s got to have
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. on Thursday reported strong sales gains for the November/December holiday sales period, and reiterated its sales and earnings guidance for the full year. The company also announced changes in its executive ranks, including the planned retirement of chief financial officer Cathy Smith. Target’s holiday sales performance included a 5.7% comparable store sales
CHICAGO — Trader Joe’s was again the top-rated grocer in the second annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI), a study that ranks the nation’s 56 largest grocery retailers by a score that takes seven factors into account: price, quality, digital, operations, convenience, discounts/rewards and speed. The retailers who focus their business on superior value perception
ZAANDAM, Netherlands — Ahold Delhaize has appointed Farhan Siddiqi as chief digital officer and member of the retailer’s executive committee, effective January 28. Siddiqi will drive digital transformation and innovation across Ahold Delhaize’s brands, focusing on shopper loyalty, data analytics and personalization, the company said Tuesday in announcing the appointment. “I’m thrilled to welcome Farhan