Costco June sales inch up; same-store sales, online drop E-commerce sales continue to fall at Costco Wholesale Corp. Amazon touts Prime Day sales available only in-storeAmazon is promoting its brick-and-mortar assets in the days leading up to Prime Day. Old Navy teams up with RaceTrac for July Fourth gas giveaway Old Navy customers in select states will be able to get a free tank of gas in a new joint promotion with convenience retailer RaceTrac. Dollar General expanding to its 48th state Dollar General will complete its continental U.S. presence later this year. Uber enables video ad targeting of its customers Uber’s advertising division is offering advertisers the opportunity to reach its customers with long-form video messaging, along with visuals. Expert Commentary: May retail sales The U.S. Census Bureau released its advanced monthly retail trade report for May 2023, which showed sales totaled $686.6 billion, up 0.3% from the previous month, and up 1.6% from May 2022. Pilot Company opens two new centers, completes 80 remodels with more to come Pilot Company is proceeding full speed ahead with its largest investment in store modernization to date. Food platform Fresh Connect adds Albertsons, Kroger, Walmart A non-profit food prescription platform is now providing its shoppers access to eligible healthy food at Albertson’s, Kroger, and Walmart. Uber Health expanding delivery assortment The healthcare arm of Uber is adding new items to the range of products it will deliver to patients. Retail groups urge Congress to pass payments competition legislation Legislation to address credit card “swipe” fees has been reintroduced in Congress. Gen Z shoppers prefer off-price, discount retail; value speed; credit-averse When it comes to shopping, Gen Z consumers are truly omnichannel. They also defy stereotypes. Giant Eagle launches proprietary retail media network Giant Eagle Inc. is the latest grocer to connect advertisers directly to its customers. First Previous 52 53 54 55 56 Next Last
