October 8, 2012 by MMR
Issue 10-15-2012
NEW YORK — Despite continuing uncertainty over the economy and a tight presidential election race, the retail industry is looking for a modest increase in holiday sales this year. Despite continuing uncertainty over the economy and a tight presidential election race, the retail industry is looking for a modest increase in holiday sales this year.
October 8, 2012 by MMR
Issue 10-15-2012
LEMOYNE, Pa. — Rite Aid unveiled the latest iteration of its wellness store format with the grand reopening of a remodeled store here. Rite Aid unveiled the latest iteration of its wellness store format with the grand reopening of a remodeled store here. "We know our customers’ health and wellness needs are always changing," said
October 8, 2012 by MMR
Issue 10-15-2012
NEW YORK — Retail sales growth decelerated in September, but not enough to dampen hopes for a solid holiday season. Retail sales growth decelerated in September, but not enough to dampen hopes for a solid holiday season. Among 22 retailers tracked by the International Council of Shopping Centers, sales for the month rose 3.9%, down
October 8, 2012 by MMR
Issue 10-15-2012
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has launched a program to encourage healthier eating habits in partnership with Humana Vitality, a subsidiary of health insurer Humana. Walmart has launched a program to encourage healthier eating habits in partnership with Humana Vitality, a subsidiary of health insurer Humana. The initiative follows up on the retailer’s commitment in January
October 8, 2012 by MMR
Issue 10-15-2012
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. has expanded its private label offering with the Simple Truth and Simple Truth Organic brands. Kroger Co. has expanded its private label offering with the Simple Truth and Simple Truth Organic brands. Both lines’ products are free from 101 artificial preservatives and ingredients that some customers have said they do not
October 8, 2012 by MMR
Issue 10-15-2012
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp.’s bottom line got help from lower debt repurchase costs and tax adjustments during the second quarter, but sales, operating profit and adjusted earnings all escalated at a double-digit pace, and management raised its full-year earnings guidance as a result. Dollar General Corp.’s bottom line got help from lower debt
October 8, 2012 by MMR
Issue 10-15-2012, Opinion
If success in retailing was measured in terms of creativity and the excitement of the shopping experience, the largest retail companies wouldn’t necessarily be the most successful. If success in retailing was measured in terms of creativity and the excitement of the shopping experience, the largest retail companies wouldn’t necessarily be the most successful. Rather,
October 8, 2012 by MMR
Issue 10-15-2012, Opinion
The latest evidence of Walmart’s determination to leverage its unique position in the marketplace to help foster the well-being of its customers is a plan designed to encourage the purchase of more healthful food. The latest evidence of Walmart’s determination to leverage its unique position in the marketplace to help foster the well-being of its
October 8, 2012 by MMR
Issue 10-15-2012, Issues