WILTON, Conn. — Amazon is among the companies challenging Walmart as the “power retailer” of the future, according to Kantar Retail’s 2012 PoweRanking report. Amazon is among the companies challenging Walmart as the “power retailer” of the future, according to Kantar Retail’s 2012 PoweRanking report. Walmart is still viewed by the manufacturers surveyed for the
WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass — Supervalu Inc.’s Shaw’s Supermarkets subsidiary announced earlier this month that it will trim nearly 700 workers from its store-level workforce. Supervalu Inc.’s Shaw’s Supermarkets subsidiary announced earlier this month that it will trim nearly 700 workers from its store-level workforce. The reductions will occur across 169 Shaw’s and Star Market stores
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreen Co. has unveiled Ology, a new line of baby and personal care products as well as household cleaners. The line was designed to be the first affordable, nationally accessible brand with formulations free of harmful chemicals. Walgreen Co. has unveiled Ology, a new line of baby and personal care products as
CHELSEA, Mass. — Whole Foods Market Inc. has purchased six leases from Johnnie’s Foodmaster, a family-owned grocery chain based here. The transaction is expected to close November 30. Terms were not disclosed. Johnnie’s will shutter all six locations prior to the closing date. Whole Foods Market Inc. has purchased six leases from Johnnie’s Foodmaster, a
Within the mass retailing community it was America’s chain drug retailers that responded most immediately, most proactively and most effectively before and after Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of the East Coast of the United States. Within the mass retailing community it was America’s chain drug retailers that responded most immediately, most proactively and most effectively
Kantar Retail has issued its “2012 PowerRanking” report on retailers and consumer products manufacturers. Among the wealth of insights contained in the study is ample confirmation of Target’s standing among the leaders in terms of meeting the needs of consumers. Kantar Retail has issued its “2012 PowerRanking” report on retailers and consumer products manufacturers. Among
NEW YORK — Target Corp. intends to make sure shoppers have plenty of reasons to visit its stores this holiday season, and no reason to go anywhere else. Target Corp. intends to make sure shoppers have plenty of reasons to visit its stores this holiday season, and no reason to go anywhere else. To that
NEW YORK — Executives at Kroger Co. told investors here earlier this month that the supermarket giant has a clear plan for long-term growth. Executives at Kroger Co. told investors here earlier this month that the supermarket giant has a clear plan for long-term growth. Building on strong momentum from its proven Customer 1st strategy,
ROGERS, Ark. — Walmart’s business is building momentum and delivering strong financial results, executives said at the company’s annual meeting with investors here earlier this month. Walmart’s business is building momentum and delivering strong financial results, executives said at the company’s annual meeting with investors here earlier this month. "Walmart is strong, and we are
MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu Inc., which reported a loss of $111 million in its second fiscal quarter, says it is in active discussions with interested parties about options that could include the sale of all or part of the company. Supervalu Inc., which reported a loss of $111 million in its second fiscal quarter, says it
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) has once again acted on its conviction that supermarkets are the natural place for consumers to benefit from the synergies between nutrition and health care. The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) has once again acted on its conviction that supermarkets are the natural place for consumers to benefit