Walmart sales, earnings top estimates as online sales surge 79%Walmart Inc. reported another strong quarter as its e-commerce sales continued to soar amid the pandemic. U.S. sales inch up in October, boosted by early holiday shopping, Prime DayRetail sales grew for the sixth month in a row in October, but the pace of growth slowed ahead of the presidential election, rising COVID-19 cases and the lack of a second stimulus. Gainesville mega-center to do Christmas tree lightings on five consecutive Fridays The massive Butler retail complex in Gainesville, Fla., has five supermarkets and 44 food and beverage establishments, so why not five Christmas tree lightings? Walmart sells most of Japanese business for $1.6 billion Walmart is strategically reducing its stake in Seiyu while pledging to support the Japanese grocer’s omnichannel transformation. Check out Target’s rebuilt Minneapolis, Atlanta stores Target Corp. has rebuilt two stores in record time. Consumer confidence holds steady in November American consumer confidence is at 52.5 for November, statistically even with October. Survey: New year will bring some new shopping habits A majority of consumers say COVID-19 will continue impacting how they shop in 2021, but brick-and-mortar retailers have reason for optimism. Walmart, Kroger Co., Walgreens among chains to administer free COVID vaccines Drug stores and supermarket pharmacies nationwide will be administering free COVID-19 vaccines when they become available. CSA Exclusive: Woodman’s fills store inventory gaps with robots A regional Midwest grocer is helping keep shelves properly stocked during the COVID-19 pandemic with robotic assistance. Holiday forecast estimates CPG purchases will rise 9.5% to 11.5% The ongoing pandemic will continue to boost spending on consumer packaged goods during the holidays. First Previous 289 290 291 292 293 Next Last
