Mass Merchant

Dollar General Seeks to Diversify Supplier Base

The discounter is looking for applications from vendors that meet certain criteria, with meetings scheduled for late August.
SPINS Names New CEO

Jay Margolis succeeds Tony Olson, who will transition to chairman of the Board.
Walmart Seeks American-Made Products With Open Call Event

The 10th annual Open Call allows small and medium business the chance to have their products sold at Walmart and Sam's Club locations across the country.
Placer.ai: Dollar Stores Continue to Thrive, Grocery and Superstores See Slight Upswing in Q2

Placer.ai's latest quarterly report shows how the retail landscape continues to change as shopping patterns shift.
Target Makes Plans for Sortation Center in Detroit

Target is expected to bring a new sortation center to the former State Fairgrounds expanding delivery service for shoppers in Detroit.
Mercatus: How Walmart Dominates E-Commerce

Walmart is dominating regional grocers when it comes to online shopping. New research from Mercatus details why that is, and how competitors can close the gap.
Target Names New Chief Marketing Officer

Lisa Roath will oversee all of Target's marketing functions, including retail brand experience, marketing strategy and operations and more.
Lidl Growing in Brooklyn

The discount grocer will expand its presence within New York's five boroughs with a new location in Crown Heights.

SpartanNash Expands Family Fare Banner in Great Plains Region