More consolidation: C&S Wholesale Grocers to acquire Piggly Wiggly MidwestC&S Wholesale Grocers has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Piggly Wiggly Midwest. Walmart brings automation to regional distribution centersWalmart is applying artificial intelligence to the palletizing of products in its regional distribution centers. Tomorrow’s Supply Chain: Five steps to the future of fulfillment COVID-19 has changed retail for good. As consumers adapted their lifestyles and spending habits to accommodate lockdown restrictions, e-commerce sales skyrocketed worldwide. Dollar General to hire up to 50,000 employees — by Labor Day Dollar General is going on a hiring blitz. Last Kmart store in Manhattan goes dark — without much notice Kmart has closed the doors of its nearly 25-year-old location in Manhattan. Save A Lot becomes ‘mobile-first’ with new cloud infrastructure One of the largest discount grocery store chains in the U.S is streamlining the use of mobile devices across its enterprise. Nordstrom acquires stake in four fashion brands It’s a first-of-its-kind deal for Nordstrom — and for a U.K. online giant. Bed Bath & Beyond launches another private brand Bed Bath & Beyond has added another line to its fast-growing portfolio of owned brands. Swiss chocolate retailer in U.S. retail expansion with Simon Läderach is expanding its U.S. footprint to keep up consumer demand for premium chocolate. Costco sales strong in June; drops senior hours Costco Wholesale Corp.’s winning streak continued in June, with the retailer reporting a 16.9% increase in sales and strong e-commerce growth. First Previous 88 89 90 91 92 Next Last