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May 15, 2013
Kroger DC converting food waste to clean energy

The Kroger Co. unveiled a clean energy production system that will convert food that can't be sold or donated into clean energy to help power its Ralphs/Food 4 Less distribution center in Compton, Calif.

May 14, 2013
New York City second to Hong Kong in world’s highest retail rents

CBRE Group released research findings on Tuesday that showed Hong Kong continued to keep its top spot as the world's most expensive global retail market, recording prime rents nearly 150% higher than New York City.

May 13, 2013
Marcus & Millichap names retail director

Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services said it has named Craig M. Fuller director of the firm’s National Retail Group and Net Leased Properties Group in Cleveland.

May 8, 2013
Rite Aid celebrates conversion of Buffalo stores to its Wellness format

Buffalo, the second largest city in New York, has become the first market in which a majority of Rite Aid's stores have been converted to the Wellness format, the retail pharmacy chain announced.

April 26, 2013
Supervalu adds to board

Supervalu has elected Rite Aid chairman, president and CEO John Standley and Cerberus COO and general counsel Mark A. Neporent to its board of directors.


April 25, 2013
At Home on Hilton Head Island

Residents of tony Hilton Head Island, S.C., are getting the one thing they don’t currently have: a Kroger Marketplace, situated in the sprawling 42-acre mixed-use project under development by Kroger Real Estate and Blanchard & Calhoun Commercial.

April 3, 2013
Kroger Real Estate co-developing $74 million project in South Carolina

Joint-venture partners Kroger Real Estate and Blanchard & Calhoun Commercial announced Wednesday the launch of construction on the Shelter Cove Towne Centre, a 42-acre mixed-use development on Hilton Head Island, featuring the debut of Kroger Marketplace on the Island.

April 3, 2013
Report: Best Buy and Target end Geek Squad test

Best Buy Co. Inc. and Target Corp. ended a partnership that positioned Geek Squad agents in Target stores in Denver and Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported.

April 1, 2013
Survey: Target, Best Buy, Walmart excel in mobile experience

Three high-profile big-box retailers received high marks for their mobile experiences, according to a survey by Prosper Insights & Analytics.

March 14, 2013
Scott Kennedy named president of Target financial and retail service

Scott Kennedy was named president of Target financial and retail service to replace long time finance executive Terry Scully.

March 14, 2013
Target buys two online kitchenware chains

Target Corp. has made two e-commerce acquisitions aimed at expanding its presence in the growing cooking and kitchenware market.

March 11, 2013
Report: Target to end Shops concept

Target Corp. is shuttering — at least for now — its “The Shops at Target” concept, which showcased exclusive goods from select independent boutique retailers within in-store shops in Target stores, the Star Tribune reported.

February 27, 2013
Target Q4 slips but tops Street; will open 124 stores in Canada by yearend

Target Corp. reported a profit of $961 million for the fourth quarter, down from $981 million in the year-ago period.

February 5, 2013
Kroger names president of its Central Division

The Kroger Co. announced the promotion of Jeff Burt as president of the company's Central division. Kroger's Central Division operates 136 food stores primarily in Indiana and Illinois.

January 15, 2013
Target taps Brightstar and MarketSource for mobile

Target is relying on two new services providers to operate its mobile business following an end to its short-lived relationship with RadioShack.

January 14, 2013
Radio Shack and Target to end mobile partnership

RadioShack Corp. announced that it is ending its relationship with Target, where it helps operate Target Mobile in 1,500 Target stores, effective April 8.

January 10, 2013
Real estate continues recovery in Q4

CBRE Group reported that, despite sluggish economic growth, the U.S. commercial real estate market remained on a recovery path in fourth quarter 2012.

January 8, 2013
Target unveils year-round price match of online retailers

Target Corp. said it plans to price-match top online retailers year-round, including Amazon.com, Walmart.com, BestBuy.com and Toysrus.com (including Babiesrus.com).

December 27, 2012
Retail’s Power Players

Some are merchants, with long careers in brick-and-mortar stores. Others are tech trailblazers, using new media to match merchandise and buyers. Others are influencing retail in less direct, but no less significant, ways. All share an ability to create new opportunities and, in their own way, are looking to reinvent the shopping experience. And all wield a great deal of influence in today’s complex retail landscape.

December 19, 2012
Brazil’s largest retailer to add 100 mini stores in 2013

A report by Reuters said that Brazilian grocer Grupo Pão de Açúcar – the country’s largest retailer – plans to open 100 new mini stores in 2013.

December 14, 2012
Kroger promotes Lynn Gust to president of Fred Meyer

The Kroger Co. announced the promotion of Lynn Gust as president of the company's Fred Meyer Stores division. Gust, 59, has been senior VP operations since 2011.

December 14, 2012
Report: Wal-Mart and Kroger interested in Hostess Brands

Wal-Mart Stores and Kroger are said to be among the bidders for assets being sold by Hostess Brands Inc., according to Bloomberg.

December 6, 2012
Rite Aid same-store sales down 3% in Q3

As expected, Hurricane Sandy left its mark on Rite Aid's monthly sales as the chain reported a decline in comps for November.

December 5, 2012
CBRE names president and CEO

CBRE Group announced that Robert E. Sulentic assumed the position of president and CEO, effective Dec. 1.

November 15, 2012
Kroger Co. to buy specialty pharmacy company

The Kroger Co. said it will buy specialty pharmacy company Axium Pharmacy Holdings for undisclosed terms.

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