CBD-infused skin care brand KARIBO launches
Growth equity firm MMG Consumer Brands has launched KARIBO Beauty, a cannabidiol (CBD) infused skin care brand, to retailers and consumers nationwide.
Retail News
Deloitte: Holiday sales to grow by 4.5% to 5%
Retail sales this holiday season are likely to increase by between 4.5% and 5%, according to projections by Deloitte.
Stop & Shop unveils 21 remodeled stores on Long Island
Stop & Shop has introduced a fresh new look at 21 Suffolk County stores on Long Island, N.Y.
Walmart debuts first health and wellness center
When Sam Walton opened the first Walmart store in Rogers, Ark., in 1962, he set in motion an enterprise that fundamentally transformed the way Americans shop, giving them convenient access to high-quality consumer products at the lowest possible price.
Google Photos, CVS Pharmacy team up to offer same-day printing
CVS Pharmacy announced Thursday a collaboration with Google Photos on their new same-day, print-to-store experience. Consumers can now order high-quality 4×6 prints directly from Google Photos for same-day pick up at more than 7,400 CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide.
Walmart to roll out Delivery Unlimited
Walmart announced plans to expand the reach of Delivery Unlimited – a Grocery Delivery membership option for customers – to 1,400 stores later this fall. The program gives customers the option to pay a yearly $98 fee or a monthly $12.95 fee to receive unlimited Walmart Grocery Delivery orders.
Walgreens offers rewards for Apple Pay purchases
Beginning on Friday, September 13, Walgreens customers will receive 3% Daily Cash when they use Apple Card with Apple Pay on eligible purchases, including prescriptions, made in Walgreens and Duane Reade stores, and for purchases made on the Walgreens app and on walgreens.com.
Walmart taps Nuala O’Connor for new digital role
Walmart has appointed Nuala O’Connor to a new role as senior vice president and chief counsel of digital citizenship. In that role, O’Connor will focus on Walmart’s use of data and technology to advance the retailer’s goals, the company said.
Fred’s names SB360 to conduct store closing sales
Fred’s has once again tapped SB360 Capital Partners as their exclusive consultant to conduct store closing sales in all 81 remaining Fred’s locations. SB360 Capital Partners has closed 442 Fred’s locations since April of this year. Fred’s filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 on Monday in the U.
Albertsons offers customers home opioid disposal option
As part of its commitment to prevent opioid misuse, Albertsons Cos. now offers DisposeRx — an at-home, eco-friendly medication disposal service — at its nearly 1,800 pharmacy counters in 34 states and Washington, D.C. Albertsons Cos.
California Rite Aids offer free scoop of Thrifty Ice Cream with flu shot
For the second year in a row, Rite Aid is offering a sweet incentive for customers receiving annual flu shots. Anyone who visits one of 600 participating pharmacies in California will receive one free scoop of Thrifty Ice Cream when they get their seasonal flu shot.
Walgreens, Vitamin Angels reach milestone
Walgreens and non-profit Vitamin Angels announced Tuesday that they have supported more than 200 million women and children in the U.S. and around the world through their partnership to improve child and maternal health. Approximately one-third of women in the U.S.
Geoff White named executive VP at Albertsons
Albertsons Cos. has promoted Own Brands president Geoff White to executive vice president and chief merchandising officer. Under White’s leadership, Own Brands penetration grew from 23.0% in fiscal year 2017 to 25.3% in the company’s most recently reported quarter.
Social CBD launches in over 10,000 retail locations nationwide
Social CBD on Tuesday has launched new products online and in 10,000 retail locations nationwide, including major drug and grocery store chains and retailers such as Walgreens, CVS and The Vitamin Shoppe.
The Vitamin Shoppe gets new bidder
The Vitamin Shoppe announced on Monday it received a new bid from a third party company that likely would be better than the deal to which the company agreed to a month ago. The nutritional products retailer said it received a buyout bid from a third party during the “go-shop” period as
Fred’s files for Chapter 11 protection
Fred’s announced Monday that the company has filed for voluntary relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The company has also filed a motion seeking interim and final approval of the U.S.