Upbeat economy sets the stage for a very merry holiday shopping season
NRF's Kleinhenz: “Consumers’ perception of the economy has improved, fueling retail activity.”
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MMR honors Donna Tweeten with Lifetime Achievement Award
MMR proudly awards retail icon Donna Tweeten with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Walmart completes $2.3 billion acquisition of VIZIO
“Pairing VIZIO’s innovative platform with Walmart Connect will amplify our ability to deliver impactful advertising solutions and invest further in the customer experience.”
Thanksgiving weekend draws 197 million shoppers, surpassing expectations
“Whether it’s tradition, the deals, or simply an activity with friends and family, consumers continue to embrace Thanksgiving holiday weekend shopping.”
H-E-B expands its Austin footprint with new stores, renovations and community investments
"We are incredibly excited to continue providing the greater Austin area with stores that are new, expanded, and remodeled.”
CVS Health names new leaders for pharmacy and consumer wellness businesses
Len Shankman is president of Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness (PCW), and Lucille Accetta is chief pharmacy officer.
Cofounder Tim Barry steps down as VillageMD CEO
Tim Barry, the co-founder and CEO of VillageMD, has left the company.
Target rolls out Cyber Monday deals with up to 50% off on holiday must-haves
“Our Cyber Monday sale invites families to shop for the season’s hottest gifts without stretching their budgets or adding to their busy schedules.”
Black Friday sales were up over 2023, led by e-commerce gains
Retail sales on Black Friday were 3.4% higher than they were on the comparable day last year, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse.
Dollar General rolls out '24 Days of Savings' holiday campaign
Beginning December 1 and running through Christmas Eve, the company will offer daily discounts on a featured item each day as part of its "24 Days of Savings" campaign.
Walmart Canada and DoorDash Canada team
This comes as Canadians continue to seek affordable and convenient shopping options, which they can now find at Walmart through DoorDash’s app and website.
Dollar General announces new leadership appointments
13 executives are stepping into new or expanded roles.
Deloitte predicts record spending on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Seasonal shoppers focus on deals to make the most of every festive dollar this season.
Meijer Announces 2024 Legacy Awards Recipients
Meijer honored exceptional team members with its 2024 Legacy Awards, recognizing individuals who embody the company’s core values of leadership, innovation, and service. Regional Vice President Maureen Mitchell received the prestigious Fred Meijer Award.
Publix appoints Doug Stalbaum vice president of finance
The announcement was made by CEO Kevin Murphy, who highlighted Stalbaum’s extensive experience and contributions to the company since joining in 2019.
Meijer plans to deliver four million meals to neighbors in need for Thanksgiving
During Thanksgiving week, when a customer includes Meijer brand food in their purchase, Meijer's Simply Give program will benefit a neighbor in need.