Exclusive Q&A: Farmacy Marketplace eliminates food desertThe only grocery store in a rural Mississippi county is serving local residents with a cloud-based POS solution. Hot customer experience initiatives from a cold winterA positive customer experience can warm a shopper’s heart on even the frostiest of days. Gap posts big loss; executive shakeup includes exit of Athleta CEO Gap Inc. widened its fourth-quarter loss, announced several executive leadership changes and said it is close to hiring a new CEO. Instacart provides digital stipends for consumers in need Instacart is partnering with a food non-profit to assist customers in purchasing produce. Best Buy extends targeted ad program to streaming TV Best Buy is partnering with the top TV streaming platform in North America to provide first-party customer data for ad targeting and measurement. Ulta delivers knockout year with record sales, earnings; to open 25 to 30 stores Price increases didn’t stop consumers from stocking up on skincare products, makeup and other items at Ulta Beauty during the fourth quarter. Starbucks debuts collectible NFTs in metaverse loyalty program Starbucks is moving a digital extension of its Starbucks Rewards loyalty program out of pilot into full rollout. Imports remain below 2022 levels as retailers keep inventories in line The arrival of spring is expected to give a modest boost to import cargo volume, which has slowed considerably in recent months. Tops expands in-store access to digital discount food marketplace Tops Friendly Markets is expanding the number of its stores giving shoppers online discounts on heavily discounted food close to expiration. BJ’s Wholesale Club maintains momentum; offers stronger-than-expected outlook BJ’s Wholesale Club is feeling confident about 2023 on the heels of strong fourth-quarter earnings and sales. First Previous 250 251 252 253 254 Next Last
