July 27, 2010 by MMR
Issue 07-12-2010
LAS VEGAS — As more and more Americans grapple with health issues, many related to spiralling rates of obesity, an opportunity has emerged for supermarkets to become the first resource for consumers who wish to take charge of their health and wellness. As more and more Americans grapple with health issues, many related to spiralling
July 27, 2010 by MMR
Issue 07-12-2010
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — In what is seen as an effort to get its core domestic business back on track, Walmart has shaken up the leadership of its discount store business in the United States. In what is seen as an effort to get its core domestic business back on track, Walmart has shaken up the
July 27, 2010 by MMR
Issue 07-12-2010
Who could have foretold just six weeks ago, when Walmart convened its shareholders’ meeting — that annual rite of spring designed to celebrate the past, predict a future of unlimited possibilities, and recognize the accomplishments of its vast network of stores and people — that the event would presage the biggest management upheaval since Sam
July 27, 2010 by MMR
Issue 07-12-2010
NEW YORK — After Walgreen Co. and CVS Caremark Corp. settled their battle over prescription reimbursement rates last month, executives from each company said the deal benefits the chains and their patients. After Walgreen Co. and CVS Caremark Corp. settled their battle over prescription reimbursement rates last month, executives from each company said the deal
July 27, 2010 by MMR
Issue 07-12-2010
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid Corp. has promoted senior executive vice president of merchandising, marketing and logistics Ken Martindale to chief operating officer. Rite Aid Corp. has promoted senior executive vice president of merchandising, marketing and logistics Ken Martindale to chief operating officer. The 50-year-old Martindale, who has been with Rite Aid since December
July 27, 2010 by MMR
Issue 07-12-2010
NEW YORK — Private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners is considering buying out BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc. Private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners is considering buying out BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the firm reported holding 5.1 million shares in BJ’s, a 9.5% stake, which
July 27, 2010 by MMR
Issue 07-12-2010, Opinion
Contained in the previous issue of MMR was a roster, compiled by our editors, of the 50 most influential mass retailing executives. Actually, the list should have included 51 such personalities. Contained in the previous issue of MMR was a roster, compiled by our editors, of the 50 most influential mass retailing executives. Actually, the
July 27, 2010 by MMR
Issue 07-12-2010, Opinion
Throughout his tenure as chief executive officer of Tesco PLC, Sir Terry Leahy has consistently demonstrated the ability to look beyond the immediate challenges of running a global retailing empire and address its long-term needs. Throughout his tenure as chief executive officer of Tesco PLC, Sir Terry Leahy has consistently demonstrated the ability to look
July 27, 2010 by MMR
Issue 07-12-2010, Issues