FMI names Furman to food and product safety team
ARLINGTON, Va. – FMI – The Food Industry Association has named Shelby Furman, Ph.D., as the association’s new director for food and product safety programs.
Retail News
Census data shows retail sales gains in March
WASHINGTON – Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Monday shows that retail sales continued to increase in March as tax refunds and job growth put more money in shoppers’ pockets, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said.
Walgreens’ VillageMD names new president
VillageMD announced that Jim Murray has joined the organization as its president & chief operating officer (COO) effective April 1. In this role, Murray will lead operations across the entire VillageMD enterprise, including for its three key business units, Village Medical, Summit Health and CityMD.
CNBC/NRF: Retail sales grew in March at a steady pace
WASHINGTON – Retail sales grew at a steady pace in March, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation.
Sam’s Club offers T-Mobile as new in-club wireless provider
Sam’s Club, a leading membership warehouse club and retail innovator, today announced that it will offer T-Mobile as its exclusive in-club wireless provider. As of April 10, 2024, members will have access to the latest T-Mobile products and services in nearly all Sam’s Club locations across the U.S.
Rite Aid to close stores in New York City and Long Island
Rite Aid said it will close 53 more store locations including some in New York City and Long Island, adding to the roughly 200 it has closed since filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year. The closures also included stores in California, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan Virginia.
Meijer to open supercenters in Alliance and North Canton
Meijer announced this week it will open two new 159,000-square-foot supercenters in Alliance and North Canton, Ohio, on May 14, increasing the retailer’s store count to 55 in the state.
NRF unveils 2024 Top 50 Global Retailers
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today announced the 2024 Top 50 Global Retailers. Conducted by Kantar, the 2024 list ranks international retailers, based on their operational performance as of the beginning of 2023.
99 Cents Only Stores is going out of business
The value retailer 99 Cents Only Stores LLC commenced going-out-of-business sales at all of its locations on Friday, as part of a plan to wind down its operations and close all its stores. The liquidation sale will include all 371 of the retailer’s stores, which are located in Arizona, California,
Albertsons Cos. debuts simplified loyalty program
Albertsons Cos. has launched a new, simpler version of its “for U” loyalty program, designed to provide more value and greater ease for the retailer’s 38 million loyalty program members.
Indeed Labs now in CVS Stores nationwide
Canadian skincare brand Indeed Labs has officially expanded their retail presence in the U.S. by launching 6 of their viral products in 2,700 CVS stores nationwide. Products available in CVS include award-winning Nanoblur Instant Skin-Blurring Cream ($24.
Rite Aid announces availability of Opill at all locations
Rite Aid Corporation announced on Thursday that the Opill, the first daily oral contraceptive FDA-approved for purchase without a prescription, is now available in all stores.
NRF says economy remains ‘sturdy’ despite forecast for slower growth
WASHINGTON – Despite expectations for slower growth of both gross domestic product and retail sales, the economy should continue to do well the remainder of this year, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said today.
Mastercard to raise credit and debit card fees
WASHINGTON – Almost immediately after agreeing to reduce “swipe” fees charged to merchants to process credit card transactions, Mastercard plans to increase fees for both credit and debit card transactions by more than $250 million this month, the Merchants Payments Coalition said Wednesday.
Hy-Vee dietitians to offer 2,000 free A1C screenings in April
Hy-Vee, Inc. announced that it will provide 2,000 free A1C screenings in April at select Hy-Vee stores throughout its eight-state region. This simple blood test measures average blood sugar levels over the past three months. This is a common test used to identify prediabetes or diabetes.