Pilot Pen G2 Edge

2023

Walmart opens pet service center in Georgia

DALLAS, Ga. — Walmart has debuted its first pet services center here, in a dedicated storefront where customers can get veterinary care for their pets as well as services including grooming. “We’re uniquely positioned to offer significant savings to customers for all their pet care needs,” Kaitlyn Shadiow, vice president of merchandising for pets at Walmart

Dollar General debuts in Montana, its 48th state

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General completed its transcontinental expansion last month with the opening of its first store in Montana. “Today marks an exciting milestone in our history as we extend our ability to provide customers with convenient and affordable access to household essentials throughout all 48 continental states,” Steve Deckard, Dollar General’s executive vice

Why factoring ESG into your brand planning is imperative

Why factoring ESG into your brand planning is imperative

I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Southern Region Minority Supplier Development Council — all about helping businesses set themselves up for growth in a changing retail landscape. My topic? The importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance. The audience? Small-to-midsize businesses and startups, keenly focused on the essentials that would make

DG names West executive VP

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. has named Rod West executive vice president of global supply chain. The promotion gives West responsibility for the company’s distribution center operations, transportation, supply chain modernization and private fleet. An 18-year veteran with Dollar General, West had been serving as senior vice president of distribution. He has nearly three

NACDS event highlights ‘Total Store, Total Person’

SAN DIEGO — During last month’s NACDS Total Store Expo retailers and suppliers converged at the San Diego Convention Center to connect, collaborate and foster strategic business partnerships that will help drive the future of the industry. The theme at this year’s show was a “total store, total person” approach to health and wellness, marking

New leaders for Walmart global, Sam’s

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart last month announced executive-level changes at its Walmart International and Sam’s Club U.S. units, including the retirement of Judith McKenna after 27 years with the company, most recently as president and chief executive at Walmart International. McKenna will tradition out of the company by year-end. She will be succeeded by Kath