Holiday sales a big disappointment; fall short of NRF forecastConsumers did not turn out in force in December — online or off — and overall holiday sales did not meet industry forecasts. Kroger’s new payment option lets customers buy groceries on phoneThe Kroger Co. is streamlining both paying for transactions and redeeming loyalty discounts. Study: Aldi, Lidl making slow but steady gains Traditional grocers take heed: Now is not the time to remain complacent. Walmart, Deliv end partnership Walmart and Google-backed Deliv have ended their same-day grocery delivery pilot. Survey: Online CPG sales track consumer financial health Consumers’ online CPG purchase habits mirrored the general state of their households during 2018. Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly review of retail-related legislative developments-Feb. 11 New Jersey increases the minimum wage to $15/hr by 2024, with first increase occurring on July 1, 2019. It also incrementally increases the state’s tipped wage to $5.13/hr by 2024. Study: Retailers not ready for massive online grocery growth Online grocery is set to boom, whether retailers are prepared or not. Lidl furthers commitment to U.S. with new chairman German grocery conglomerate Lidl has tapped a former executive of rival Aldi as chairman of its U.S. operations. Publix promotes company vet to VP of manufacturing A familiar face is assuming the role of VP of manufacturing at Publix Super Markets. Shopko to close 250 more stores Following a January Chapter 11 filing, Shopko is shuttering 251 stores on top of the 38 locations it previously announced would close. Study: Online grocery to at least triple in next 10 years The U.S. online grocery industry has strong potential for growth, but it also has several obstacles to overcome. Kroger gets personal–with meal kits Burger King no longer uses “Have it your way” as a slogan, but The Kroger Co. may want to revive it. First Previous 340 341 342 343 344 Next Last
