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Aug 2022
Aug 02
High Income Shoppers and Private Label
A recent study by Numerator revealed some unique opportunities for retailers to expand the reach of their store brands assortments.
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Aug 2022
Aug 08
Import Levels Stay Strong But Expected to Slow
The monthly National Retail Federation report predicts traffic at the nation's major ports will moderate through the end of 2022.
Aug 08
TreeHouse Q2 Sales Rise, Net Loss Grows
Continued challenges with freight cost inflation and supply chain disruptions offset revenue growth in key product categories.
Aug 05
Amazon To Acquire Robotic Floor Care Supplier iRobot
The deal valued at $1.7 billion is subject to approval by iRobot shareholders and regulatory approvals.
Aug 05
Supply Chain, Inflation Hit Qurate Q2 Revenue
The parent company of QVC and HSN have put in place a three year plan to boost sales and margins.
Aug 04
Home Entertaining Keeps Alcohol Sales Flowing
The new IRI report highlights current day trends and how retailers can tap into continued demand for at-home consumption of adult beverages.
Aug 04
New Initiatives Help Boost Sprouts Q2 Sales
The grocer's efforts to improve in-stocks and enhance its connection with shoppers were key to solid financial results.
Aug 04
Crate & Barrel Outlines Enhanced Sustainability Commitments
The home specialty retailer has put forth a set of standards that includes the materials used across its product assortment.
Aug 03
Weis Markets Q2 Sales Grow
As revenue continue to rise, the grocer sharpens its efforts to promote money-saving offerings including its private label assortment.
Aug 03
Ahold Delhaize Names New Chief Sustainability Officer
Jan Ernst de Groot will lead the company's efforts related to healthy eating, social impact, ethics and human rights among other issues.
Aug 03
Costco Reports Double-Digit Sales Growth in July
Despite fewer shopping days compared to the same month in 2021, the warehouse club said comparable store sales were also up.
Aug 03
Pop & Bottle Launch Coffee Concentrates Exclusively At Walmart
The new assortment features products made with specialty grade Arabica beans from Central America.
Aug 02
NRF Top Economist Says Recession Unlikely In 2022
Despite the economy losing momentum heading into the back half of the year, the association says other indicators such as employment levels remain positive.
Aug 01
Nation's Largest Retailers Driving Private Label Sales
A new report from Numerator reveals the impact of own brand sales at a host of top retail chains.
Aug 01
IRI, NPD Complete Merger
A unified name and brand for the combined company will be announced at a later date.
Aug 01
FMI Report Shows Growing Interest In Plant-Based Foods
Research from the Food Industry Association reveals new opportunities for retailers to educate shoppers about alternatives to meat, dairy and other items.
July 2022
July 28
Kroger Opens New Dallas Fulfillment Center
The new facility in North Texas will allow the company to expand customer access to its Boost by Kroger program.
July 28
Hy-Vee Names New CEO
Aaron Wiese will take the chief executive officer position as Randy Edeker will remain chairman of the board.
July 27
Dollar General To Open New Distribution Centers
Located in key states across the country, the facilities will allow the retailer to support its growing DG Private Fleet presence.
July 27
NPD: Consumers Keep Shopping But Are Buying Less
Activity during the week of Amazon's Prime Day promotion reveal shoppers remain on the hunt for new items but are also looking for deals.
July 27
Exclusive Brands Highlight Big Lots Back-To-College Mix
The new assortment features of variety of home goods, personal care items and school supplies.
July 27
Williams Sonoma Division President Departs
As Ryan Ross leaves the home specialty retailer, Felix Carbullido will take over as the company's new top executive.
July 26
GiantEagle Expanding Flashfood Partnership
The program offering heavily discounted food will be available at the retailer's 173 locations.
July 26
Sierra Sage Herbs To Launch Private Label First Aid Line
The product supplier's plant-based assortment will be carried by Health E-Commerce beginning in November.
July 26
Delta Galil Acquires Organic Basics
The company is looking to expand the Organic Basics line globally with a focus on the U.S. and Europe.
July 26
Macy's Unveils Limited-Edition Hotel-Inspired Home Collection
The new, limited-edition Akwaaba Inns for Hotel Collection strengthens Macy's' private brand assortment.
July 21
Dollar Tree Names New Chief Information Officer
Bobby Aflatooni joins as the retailer continues overhauling its executive leadership team.
July 21
Tractor Supply Reports Strong Q2 Results
Following another solid financial report, the company is upping its revenue projections for the remainder of 2022.
July 20
Chicago Save A Lot Locations to Get Upgrades
The stores owned by Yellow Banana receive government grants to purchase new equipment and re-open a shuttered location.
July 20
Nordstrom Names New VP To Lead Private Label Efforts
Retail veteran Nina Barjesteh hired to bring a "fresh perspective" to the company's own brand assortment.
July 19
Bed Bath & Beyond, The Novogratz Team on Dorm Collection
The new assortment arrives in stores and online in time for the back-to-college shopping season.
July 19
DreamPak Debuts Enhanca Hydrate Water Flavor Enhancers
The new assortment is touted by the company as an affordable alternative to powdered products currently on the market.
July 18
Tractor Supply Names New Chief Marketing Officer
Kimberley Gardiner will take over the marketing efforts from the retiring Christi Korzekwa.
July 18
Simmons Pet Food Boosting Production, Warehousing
The latest initiatives are part of the company's $500 million strategic growth plan.
July 18
Ross Stores Continues to Expand Store Count
Company officials say the latest openings keep the company on track to add 100 new locations in 2022.
July 15
Amazon Says It's Not Exiting Private Label
The retailer pushes back at reports that it will do away with its own brand product assortment.
July 15
June Retail Sales Grow
Grocery and building materials retailers led a solid month as consumers continue to shop as they face higher prices.
July 14
Report: Amazon Prime Day Spending Up
Figures from Numerator reveal strong sell through of the retailer's private branded products in several key categories.
July 14
Shoppers to Boost Back-to-School Spending, NRF Says
Consumers said they will trim purchases elsewhere in order to buy the items needed for students heading back to class.
July 14
Kroger Adds Fulfillment Centers in Illinois, Tennessee
The new locations will allow the grocer to expand its reach to shoppers in key midwestern markets.
July 13
NPD: More TVs Being Sold On Promotion
Retailers facing a surplus of inventory have expanded the number of discounts they are offering on televisions.
July 13
Fresh Cravings Debuts Dips, Salsas Exclusively At Kroger
The dips will be available nationwide while the salsas will be in select stores on a regional basis.
July 13
Rite Aid Opens New Pennsylvania Headquarters
The new location is designed to meet the needs of the retailer's mobile workforce.
July 13
KIK Consumer Products Names New CEO
Michael Sload takes the top spot at a company that now has annual sales of approximately $2 billion.
July 12
Walmart Purchasing Electric Delivery Vehicles
The retailer is using the new technology to enhance its efforts to deliver online orders to shoppers.
July 12
Dollar General Names New CEO
Longtime company executive Jeffery Owen to succeed outgoing chief executive Todd Vasos.
July 11
Dollar General Launches Exclusive Hair Care Assortments
The new collection includes 15 products and will roll out to stores across the nation this summer.
July 11
Mold-Rite To Break Ground On Expanded Production Facility
Company officials said the added capacity will allow Mold-Rite to meet growing demand for products.
July 08
Import Traffic Remains at Record High Levels
Figures from the National Retail Federation through May reveal continued strong movement of goods through major U.S. ports.
July 08
Peapod Digital Labs Launches Private Brands Incubator
The new initiative provides product suppliers an opportunity to gain insight about Ahold Delhaize's private label efforts.
July 07
Big Lots Expands Delivery With Shipt Partnership
The same-day delivery service is now available at 1,000 stores across the U.S.
July 06
Kirkland's Launches In-Home Delivery Service
The home specialty retailer's latest initiative was developed to meet the evolving needs of today's consumers.
July 06
Walmart Combines Walmart+, InHome Memberships
The new initiative allows shoppers to choose the membership program that best fits their needs.
July 06
Ulta Beauty Opens Pop-Up Shop At NYC Allure Store
Running through September, the retail concept brings together leaders from the worlds of retail and media.
July 02
Earthwise 2022: A Multi-Pronged Approach to Sustainability for Aldi
From packaging to how it sources products, Aldi is focused on all aspects of sustainability.