Alibaba is updating its superstore banner with ‘new retail’ techChina’s online giant Alibaba is giving its brick-and-mortar super-store banner, RT-Mart, a digital makeover. May retail sales jumpConsumers were in a spending mood in May as sales rose more than expected amid a robust labor market. Kroger to exit one of its markets Kroger Co. is saying farewell to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. First Look: Walmart debuts ‘smart’ grocery store concept in China Walmart has opened its first small-format Walmart Supermarket, in Shenzhen, China, with five additional locations planned for the country by year-end. Bidding continues for Toys ‘R’ Us locations Bankrupt Toys “R” Us is slowly liquidating its huge real estate portfolio. Petco CEO departs; replacement named Petco Animal Supplies Inc. has tapped a tech executive as its new chief executive. New planning solution bolsters customer-centric assortment plans A new solution is helping retailers drive engagement through customer-centric assortments. Supervalu looks to major restructuring Supervalu Inc. wants to separate its retail operations and grocery wholesale divisions. Walgreens reportedly to becomes a pioneer in meal kit game Walgreens is about to make its mark in the meal kits segment. Whole Foods Market CEO: ‘I’m not afraid to get fired’ The CEO of Whole Foods Market isn’t afraid to challenge the grocer’s powerful parent company. First Previous 440 441 442 443 444 Next Last