Retail News

An Executive’s Guide to new trends, consumer behavior, retail disruption, innovation, technology and the rapidly changing landscape of the industry.

Dollar General has achieved a significant milestone on the road to opening approximately 900 new stores this year.

As Prime Day 2018 gets underway, Amazon is poised to reach a new milestone in conversational commerce.

Spending at health and personal care stores surged in June while Americans shifted more of their shopping online.

Petco is launching a new store format based on the components of an app.

The Albertsons Cos. saw e-commerce sales more than double during the first quarter of its fiscal 2018, a period that also realized a small lift in same store sales and strong growth in private-label penetration.

Sun Basket is following the latest meal kit trend by launching a product that takes only 20 minutes to prepare.

Southeastern Grocers is ramping up its value proposition to shoppers by introducing a new loyalty program focused on the everyday things customers value most: food and fuel.

Amazon sold more than 100 million items and had more sign-ups for its Prime membership on Prime Day 2018 than any previous day in the company's history, despite widespread website outages. 

Publix is adding a little hometown flair to its stores by partnering with Kahwa Coffee.

Target’s One-Day sale appears to be a test of the retailer’s omnichannel capabilities ahead of the holiday season.

Albertsons Companies is leveraging several growth opportunities in food retail with the help of Instacart.

Dollar Tree Inc. has reached an important milestone in its journey toward a 26,000-store footprint nationwide.

The parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts has elevated the man behind the company's recent branding and menu changes to be its new CEO.

At Home is adding some expertise to its board as it ramps up expansion plans nationwide.

Wakefern Food Corp. has chosen an Ahold Delhaize veteran to serve as senior vice president of marketing.

Bed Bath & Beyond’s turnaround plan apparently includes the possible closure of 40 stores. 
 

The cut-throat competition in the food retail space is forcing the Fresh Market to reduce its store footprint.

Petsmart is expanding in-store events in hopes of bringing in more in-store traffic.

Costco is switching up its food court menu in hopes of appealing to more health-conscious shoppers.

Nordstrom is bringing a new customer experience tactic to its stores.
 

Kroger is shoring up its supply chain for further expansion on the East Coast with a new $17 million investment in Kentucky.

Shoe Carnival has joined the slew of retailers revamping their loyalty programs. Indiana-based Shoe Carnival Inc., one of the nation’s largest footwear retailers, has introduced an updated version of its Shoe Perks customer loyalty program.

New research from the National Retail Federation shows why millennial parents may be a key demographic for retailers to target.