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Publix commits to $4 billion in food donations to fight hunger

Publix commits to $4 billion in food donations to fight hunger

Since 2009, Publix has donated more than $2 billion in dairy, deli, meat, produce and fresh-baked goods to people in need. The company announced that it is now pledging an additional $2 billion in food donations over the next 10 years. “You can’t always see hunger, but it is all around us,”

NRF study says holiday shopping beginning earlier

NRF study says holiday shopping beginning earlier

WASHINGTON – More than half of consumers have already started their holiday shopping and nearly a quarter of purchases have already been made, according to the annual survey recently released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.

Ahold Delhaize pilots ‘frictionless store’ concept

Ahold Delhaize pilots ‘frictionless store’ concept

QUINCY, Mass. – Ahold Delhaize USA’s Retail Business Services unit is testing new frictionless store technology called lunchbox that is designed to let people shop a small format store in just seconds by scanning in, shopping, and walking out.

Boots to launch in Indonesia

Boots to launch in Indonesia

DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced that its affiliate Boots International has signed an agreement to form a store development partnership with PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP), a leading lifestyle retailer in Indonesia.

Walmart names McLay Sam’s Club CEO

Walmart names McLay Sam’s Club CEO

Walmart has promoted Kathryn McLay to lead Sam’s Club as the division’s new president and chief executive officer. McLay succeeds John Furner, who was elevated last month to the role of president and CEO of Walmart’s U.S. division.

Digimarc brings Scan & Shop technology to Walmart’s Toy Catalog

Digimarc brings Scan & Shop technology to Walmart’s Toy Catalog

Digimarc Corp. said that Walmart has activated its seasonal toy catalog utilizing Digimarc technology. For the first time, customers with Apple iOS and Google Android devices can use their phones to shop for the hottest toys of the holiday season right from the pages of Walmart’s toy catalog.

Walmart Q3 earnings surge to $3.3 billion

Walmart Q3 earnings surge to $3.3 billion

Walmart on Thursday reported that its third-quarter revenue rose 2.5% to $128 billion on strong sales at its U.S. stores and websites. U.S. comparable sales increased 3.2%, extending a four-year streak of quarterly gains. U.S.