Ross Stores debuts 8 of its DD’s Discounts banner

Ross Stores will open eight DD's Discounts across the U.S. on September 23, and expects to open up to 25 of the banner during fiscal 2023.

Future of In-Store Experience

H-E-B names locations of 3 new stores in DFW-area

The Texas-based grocery will open a store in Allen on October 4, and continues its expansion across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with three additional locations.

Consumer Trends & Behavior

Luxury consumers show early signs of spending rebound

Higher income shoppers are driving overall optimism about the economy and increase in luxury spending for the first time in more than a year.

Grocery
Consumer research snapshot: German discount grocers battle for U.S. shoppers
More than 20% of U.S. consumers said they regularly shopped at Aldi, while less than 5% shop at Lidl, according to Statista.
Innovation
Amazon’s Just Walk Out tech adds apparel, softlines checkout-free capabilities
RFID expands the potential for Amazon’s checkout-free technology to apparel, softlines and fan gear, and RFID-enabled Just Walk Out tech store debuts in stores.
Supply Chain
Kroger adds delivery facility in Northern Colorado
The grocery added a 57,000-square-foot delivery center in Johnstown, Colorado, to work in conjunction with Kroger’s Aurora, Colorado-fulfillment center.

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Retail News
Halloween spending to reach record $12.2 billion
A record number of people will participate in Halloween-related activities this year, including handing out candy, decorating their home and yard, and dressing in costume.
Future of In-Store Experience
First Walmart Pet Services center opens in Georgia
The pilot center offers a variety of pet services, including veterinary care and grooming, in a dedicated storefront.
Sustainability
Hannaford supports local organic dairy farms in New England and New York
Hannaford becomes the first major supermarket to join the Northeast Organic Family Farm Partnership, and promises to make it easier for customers to find local organic dairy offerings in store.
Consumer Trends & Behavior
Holiday retail forecasts and predictions 2023
For retailers, the holiday season is here. Succeeding in the next few months and into 2024 requires analyzing and understanding shoppers.
Sustainability
Kroger to increase local product offerings
The grocer said at least 30 new local products per store will be added post-merger close.

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