Aldi expands DoorDash partnership to Australia

Aldi Australia is running its first-ever pilot of on-demand delivery in a new initiative with DoorDash.

C-Suite Moves: June update

Here are the major C-suite changes that occurred in June, in the order they were announced. (All changes have already taken effect unless otherwise noted.)

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Initial Amazon Prime Day order size, spend slip from 2024

Amazon kicked off its 2025 Prime Day sales extravaganza with some slightly disappointing numbers.

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Rack Room Shoes names new merchandising, digital chiefs

Rack Room Shoes is shaking up its C-suite.

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Syracuse lands Upstate New York’s first Ikea store

Ikea will open later this year in an 88,5000-sq.-ft. space at Pyramid’s Destiny USA.
Target leads U.S. in trademark applications for third-consecutive year

When it comes to filing for trademarks, a discount retailer tops the list.
Food Lion enhances curbside pickup with customer location tracking

Food Lion is obtaining real-time visibility into curbside pickup customer arrivals.
Broken Yolk Café to open first Los Angeles County locations

Broken Yolk Café is expanding into a major new market.
Confusion, anxiety move to center stage in economy, says NRF chief economist

Halfway through the year, it is still difficult to predict the impact new tariffs and other government policies will have on the U.S. economy.
Grocery Dealz app automates real-time price comparisons

A new mobile app streamlines the process of finding and purchasing groceries at the best available prices.
Placer.ai: Mall traffic dips in June, half-year traffic mostly positive

Mall traffic declined across the board in June as consumers reined in spending.
RaceTrac deploys smart tracking for fuel pump parts

A regional convenience/fuel store operator is keeping digital tabs on parts transported between store locations and distribution centers.
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Initial Amazon Prime Day order size, spend slip from 2024

Rack Room Shoes names new merchandising, digital chiefs

2025 Retail Checkpoint: Navigating Consumer Shifts & Emerging Opportunities

Syracuse lands Upstate New York’s first Ikea store

Target leads U.S. in trademark applications for third-consecutive year

Food Lion enhances curbside pickup with customer location tracking

Broken Yolk Café to open first Los Angeles County locations

Confusion, anxiety move to center stage in economy, says NRF chief economist

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Save A Lot, Leevers Supermarkets debut new Hispanic-focused format

Aldi expands DoorDash partnership to Australia

C-Suite Moves: June update

Initial Amazon Prime Day order size, spend slip from 2024

Rack Room Shoes names new merchandising, digital chiefs

Syracuse lands Upstate New York’s first Ikea store

Target leads U.S. in trademark applications for third-consecutive year

Food Lion enhances curbside pickup with customer location tracking

Broken Yolk Café to open first Los Angeles County locations

Confusion, anxiety move to center stage in economy, says NRF chief economist

Grocery Dealz app automates real-time price comparisons

Placer.ai: Mall traffic dips in June, half-year traffic mostly positive

RaceTrac deploys smart tracking for fuel pump parts

Seamless Connectivity for Retail – Empowering Frontline Workers