Whole Foods Market to usher in Prime Day with early sales—and money backAmazon is using Whole Foods Market to kick off Prime Day in a big way. Forecast: Back-to-school sales to hit seven year highAmerican consumers are ramping up their spending just in time for the critical back-to-school (BTS) season. Walmart in same-day delivery grocery push via Jet.com Walmart is upping the ante in the grocery delivery wars in one of the nation’s most competitive markets. Weis Markets steps up mobility Weis Markets is getting connected—through WiFi, that is. The Fresh Market trimming its store fleet The Fresh Market on Monday announced a round of store closings. Amazon Watch: Weekly recap In addition to revealing details about Prime Day, Amazon made the headlines for several other stories. Here’s a rundown: Kroger partners with Club Monaco founder on new apparel brand The Kroger Co. is overhauling its apparel strategy by launching a family apparel brand developed by the man responsible for Club Monaco and Joe Fresh. Retail industry loses jobs in June Jobs in the retail industry are up over last year, but down from last month. Study: Prime Day to give back-to-school spending a big boost Retailers are jumping onboard Amazon’s upcoming Prime Day event to kick off their back-to-school shopping season. Study: Most consumers welcome Amazon’s move into pharmacy There is good news for Amazon in a research report from Global DataRetail regarding the online giant’s acquisition of online pharmacy PillPack. Amazon reportedly making unlikely move to sell toys Amazon will be going old-school this holiday season as it looks to win over former Toys “R” Us customers this holiday season. Amazon ups the ante on Prime Day—and takes it into brick-and-mortar Amazon it taking Prime Day to a new level, giving consumers more time — and places — to snag deals. First Previous 368 369 370 371 372 Next Last
