Retail News
DG promotes Steve Deckard to new role
Dollar General Corp. has promoted company veteran Steve Deckard to the newly created role of executive vice president for growth and emerging markets, effective June 1.
Albertsons study: Americans prioritizing wellness
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.
Elixir announces next version of Laker Software technology platform
Elixir, a pharmacy benefit management company owned by Rite Aid, has announced details of the next release of its Laker Software technology platform. The upcoming enhancements include new automated workflows, a customer service tool and modernization of the user interface.
Rite Aid defeats Centene lawsuit on all counts
On May 22, 2023, a Delaware jury dismissed each of Centene’s claims against Rite Aid in a case originally filed in 2019 relating to usual and customary pricing practices. As a result, Rite Aid faces no liability for any financial damages in the matter. The suit, filed by a group of health
Walmart adds high-tech Market Fulfillment Center
Walmart opened a high-tech market fulfillment center at a store here Monday in support of its strategy of leveraging physical stores to fulfill online orders. The new facility, which opened in Store 100 at 406 S Walton Blvd. in Bentonville, Ark.
The Yumy Candy Co. launches in Albertsons
The Yumy Candy Co.has launched its products into locations across Albertsons stores in California with the intent to launch into additional states and SKUs over the next 12 months.
Circana launches Passport+
CHICAGO – Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group, today announced the launch of Passport+, unleashing outsize growth for small to midsize CPG companies through comprehensive data, insight, and reporting solutions.
Walmart reports strong Q1 results
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart said Thursday that revenue increased 7.6% to $152.3 billion in its first quarter, topping Wall Street expectations. The company also raised its fiscal 2024 forecast; management now expects consolidated net sales will rise about 3.5% this year.
CVS celebrates fifth anniversary of milestone Beauty Mark initiative
Five years ago, CVS Health embarked on a mission to pass a healthier self-image on to the next generation with the introduction of its trailblazing Beauty Mark initiative – a commitment to lead industry change around transparency in beauty and educate consumers on the difference between authentic an
Proof announces nationwide expansion of Unders line into CVS
LOS ANGELES – The innovative powerhouse period underwear brand, Proof, has announced the expansion of their more affordable collection, Unders by Proof, into CVS. This Women’s Health Month, Unders by Proof will officially hit shelves at over 3000 CVS stores and online at cvs.
Target reports first-quarter earnings
Target Corp. said sales increased 0.5% in its first quarter, with strength in everyday essentials offsetting continued softness in sales of discretionary items. Beauty was Target’s quarter’s best-performing category in the quarter to April 29, with sales growing in the mid-teens from a year earlier.
Mesmerize expands reach in pharmacy and grocery locations with Higi partnership
Mesmerize has announced a new partnership with Higi, a Modivcare service and consumer health engagement company.
NRF reports retail sales rose in April
WASHINGTON – Retail sales bounced back in April, showing both month-over-month and year-over-year growth, the National Retail Federation said Tuesday.
Jennifer Aniston’s hair care brand LolaVie announces first retail partnership with Ulta Beauty
LolaVie, Jennifer Aniston’s plant-powered, science-perfected hair care brand, announced its partnership with the nation’s largest beauty retailer, Ulta Beauty, marking its first entry into brick and mortar.
Kearney Consumer Institute issues Q2 2023 briefing
CHICAGO – Today global management consulting firm Kearney’s consumer think tank, the Kearney Consumer Institute (KCI), releases its Q2 2023 briefing on corporate transparency, Blank space: the transparency disconnect The report looks into the complicated relationship consumers have with brand trans