Retail occupancy levels at five-year high — so are costs Rents and occupancy costs are rising, increasing challenges for retailers, restaurants and other businesses. Vallarta Supermarkets leverages AI for planningOne of the largest Latino-owned supermarket chains in California is utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance space and assortment planning. FINAL nomination deadline for CSA’s Retail’s Top Women Awards Help Chain Store Age recognize the achievements of female retail executives. NRF, RILA voice concerns about Visa, Mastercard $30B swipe-fees settlement Visa and Mastercard reached an estimated $30 billion settlement with U.S. merchants regarding credit and debit card fees, but not everyone is happy about it. Kroger shuttering three ‘spokes’ in fast-delivery network The Kroger Co. is cutting back the reach of its automated fast-delivery program. Instacart opens grocery platform to third-party developers Instacart is releasing a public application programming interface (API). BJ’s continues push into Southeast, Midwest with new locations — here’s where The Massachusetts-based membership warehouse club chain announced plans to open 12 news clubs and 15 gas stations this fiscal year earlier this month. Hy-Vee hires Saatchi & Saatchi X CEO as chief marketing officer Midwest grocery chain Hy-Vee has hired a new executive to oversee its marketing and retail media network operations. Instacart, AWG expand partnership Instacart and Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) have reached an agreement to expand the tech company’s suite to more independent grocers. Walmart in big new investment in clean energy Walmart continues to accelerate its energy transformation strategy as it works towards its goal to be 100% powered by renewable energy by 2035. First Previous 93 94 95 96 97 Next Last