Kroger posts strong earnings growth but outlook disappointsKroger Co.’s earnings and revenue rose in the fourth quarter, but it issued a conservative profit outlook for 2018 as competition in the supermarket sector continues to intensify. Hot Markets: HoustonNot even a hurricane can stop retail growth north of Houston. Dollar General bolsters parental leave plan, adds adoption benefits Another retailer is expanding employee benefits as the nation’s job market continues to tighten. Shop Talk: Hershey's Chocolate World, Dunkin' Donuts and Woolrich New store designs and concepts from Hershey's Chocolate World, Dunkin' Donuts and Woolrich make up this installment of Shop Talk. Driving customer engagement with AR, VR The adoption of AR and VR technologies is giving retailers new and creative ways to step up their engagement game. Here are some suggestions. Supervalu to debut urban store format Supervalu, through its Cub division, will unveil a new grocery format in Minneapolis. The nation’s favorite store is… Customer satisfaction with supermarkets is at an all-time high. Amazon expands Whole Foods Market delivery partnership Amazon is expanding its grocery delivery service from Whole Foods Market to two new markets. Analysis: Target is a company on the move—and it’s gaining momentum After an extended period of performance fluctuating between poor and lackluster, Target has finally pulled a rabbit out of the proverbial hat and delivered an excellent set of numbers. Walmart’s meal kit strategy heats up Walmart is expanding into a growing — and increasingly competitive — segment of the food business. First Previous 458 459 460 461 462 Next Last
