ARLINGTON, Va. — The latest consumer research by FMI – The Food Industry Association indicates that consumers are approaching grocery shopping with a new, broader concept of value than the traditional focus on price and quantity. Understanding the shift, which appears to be related largely to generational change, is essential for the food industry, says
BOISE, Idaho — Most consumers intend to improve some aspect of their physical health in 2023, according to a recent survey conducted by Albertsons Cos. But half say they are not sure that they’re making healthy choices while grocery shopping. The survey of 1,000 adults in the U.S. was conducted in March to help the
Is Karen Lynch one of the world’s 100 most influential people? For the uninitiated, Lynch is the president and chief executive officer of CVS, one of the nation’s two largest drug chains and, additionally, a serious player in the health care community. Since taking on the role of CEO in 2021, she has remade CVS,
In the last issue of MMR, this space was devoted to the clear and present danger of climate change, and the responsibility that retailers have for doing everything they can to help alleviate the crisis. Walmart is one of the companies that has risen to the challenge, continually finding new ways to make its operations
Low-income consumers tend to be underappreciated and misunderstood. But a recent study by the customer data science company dunnhumby suggests that grocers should consider paying more attention to their customers who are Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. SNAP recipients spend more of their money on food than people with higher incomes, according to dunnhumby,
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — As vice president of retail human resources, a role she has held since June 2021, Leslie Allen is responsible for overseeing HR efforts that support the teams at Dollar General’s more than 19,000 stores. “At DG, we remain committed to listening to and learning from our employees,” says Allen, who serves as
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — Monica Arnaudo has been chief merchandising officer at Ulta Beauty since December 2019, having previously served as senior vice president of merchandising since joining the beauty retailer in October 2017. Arnaudo brought a wealth of experience in the beauty industry, including sales, merchandising and business development roles at such retailers as Sephora
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Even before the COVID-19 pandemic struck in early 2020, American consumers were increasingly devoting attention to their health and well-being. With more than 4,700 stores. 4,600 pharmacies, 3,400 vision centers and 30 health clinics in five states providing primary and urgent care as well as a range of diagnostics and even dental
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Since becoming chief executive officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance in March 2021, Roz Brewer has put her stamp on the company by sharpening its focus on the things that matter most — health care and retailing. “We are taking decisive action to unlock value and strengthen the company by simplifying the portfolio,”
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — As vice president of retail front-store and omnichannel marketing, Erin Condon leads the teams that drive the integrated marketing plans and shopper experience in CVS Pharmacy stores. “I have the pleasure of leading the Retail Marketing team that has responsibility for driving customer growth and traffic to our physical and digital storefronts
CARLISLE, Pa. — Joanna Crishock has been at the center of the GIANT Co.’s drive to refresh the brand in the run-up to its centennial. Crishock, who joined the food retailer in 2010, was promoted last summer to vice president of marketing and commercial planning, a role that she says unites functions that work best
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Megan Crozier was appointed executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of Sam’s Club in September 2019 after spending 16 years at Walmart U.S. In that role, she leads a team of merchants, pharmacists, product managers and supply chain engineers who are winning plaudits for developing and curating a compelling product assortment