Retailer News & Profiles

Instacart launches first phase of automation, robotics in its fulfillment process

E-commerce leader signed a multi-year agreement with automation technology company Fabric to pair robotics, automation with its human Instacart shoppers.
Bed Bath & Beyond’s flagship reopening highlights owned brand strategy

The retailer is embarking on a transformational owned brand strategy, launching 10 new brands into the next fiscal year, each playing a massive role in Bed Bath & Beyond’s $250 million three-year project to remodel 450 stores.

TXB hands out store brand jerky, water to frontline heroes

Coinciding with 24/7 Day, the convenience chain is giving a free bag of jerky, bottle of water to frontline workers working 24/7 to support Americans.
June e-commerce grocery slightly down from May

The ongoing Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey reported that despite declines, online grocery sales for June reached nearly $7 billion.
Ulta Beauty, Target concepts go live next month

The curated Ulta sections in Target stores and online will include the Ulta Beauty Collection private brand.
Foxtrot adding 50 stores in next 2 years

The elegant convenience store is rising fast, backed by its culinary-forward private label goods and food to go, spearheaded by former Whole Foods exec Mitch Madoff and Tae Strain.
Sustainability Forum: Keynote Chat With Kroger

Denise Osterhues, president of Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation and senior leader in sustainability will discuss the retailer’s initiatives and more.
Do It Best looks to partner with private brand suppliers

The hardware retailer is seeking submissions for its Open Buying Day program for more than a dozen product categories and it includes meeting vendors who produce private label.
DG expands own brand beauty line with Believe Skin

The range of 11 store brand skin care products fall under its Believe Beauty brand that first rolled out in 2019.
And Now This from Macy’s, retailer intros store brand apparel

The collection of men’s and women’s clothes aim to be expressive but built for any occasion.
Costco, Uber team up for delivery

The ride-share service has tapped its second major grocery partnership this week.
Walmart debuts premium series of exclusive wines

The retailer reintroduced its Winemakers Selection label last year with a classic series of wines, following up this month with a premium reserve line.
ShopRite bolsters Bowl & Basket with robust fresh chicken line

More than two dozen fresh chicken options beef up the private brand food line as the retailer looks closer at fresh foods, prepared meals for its shoppers.
Stop & Shop produces another season of its social cooking show

Appearing on Facebook and Instagram, the show “At the Table” highlights the grocer’s Nature’s Promise private brand within recipes and makes it shoppable in recipes posted online.

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