Channel: Club The PR Perils of Inaccurate Sales Tax It’s rare that sales tax issues make the news, and when they do, it’s generally not great for the seller. Earlier this year, things held to form when media in Massachusetts reported a sales tax calculation error on the Walgreens ecommerce website. The facts as reported support the notion of an honest mistake by the […] Retail TouchPoints April 13, 2024April 13, 2024 4 min read WalgreensDept. GroceryShoppersRestaurantsGovernmentConsumersDept. Adult BevAssociatesMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarDept. PaperPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodDept. BeverageCannabisCostcoDeliveryLegal & CriminalDept. BakeryOperations & Supply ChainDept. PerimeterEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Jim Cramer takes Costco’s big dividend increase as a sign the stock could go higher The Investing Club holds its “Morning Meeting” every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET. CNBC April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentCostco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club The Rise of the Online Marketplace in Home Improvement The home improvement industry is at a crossroads, shaped by a digital landscape that continues to grow exponentially. In the first half of 2024, this sector has seen a significant transition to online sales, which now account for 37% of the industry’s total market share. It’s a pivot that reflects the broader narrative of our […] Yipitdata April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 3 min read Data & InsightsConsumersAmazonPredictions and ForecastsCompetitionHome DepotBrick and MortarShoppersPricing & PromotionsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: In StoreTrends: RetailDept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationDept. AppliancesCostcoUnileverStrategyWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco selling as much as $200 million in gold bars monthly, Wells Fargo estimates Gold has turned into money for Costco, where yellow metal sales begun last year have turned into a cash cow for the big-box retailer. CNBC April 9, 2024April 9, 2024 < 1 min read Costco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club NRF unveils 2024 Top 50 Global Retailers WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today announced the 2024 Top 50 Global Retailers. Conducted by Kantar, the 2024 list ranks international retailers, based on their operational performance as of the beginning of 2023. “In our increasingly interconnected global economy, retailers are continually expanding their international customer base,” NRF Executive Director of Research Mark Mathews said. […] MMR April 8, 2024April 8, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsInternationalData & InsightsShoppersInsight ProvidersResults & InvestmentWalmartAhold DelhaizeExecutivesTechnology & InnovationEconomyInclusivityAmazonCostcoAldiRegional GroceryMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco tests a switch from rigid to flexible packaging for its rotisserie chickens Costco anticipates the substrate switch will reduce the plastic it uses for the chicken products by 75%, aligning with packaging guidelines it adopted last year. Its five-year action plan for plastics reduction is coming soon. Grocery Dive April 8, 2024April 8, 2024 < 1 min read PackagingCostco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco To Offer Weight Loss Drugs to Select Members Costco is set to offer weight loss drugs and corresponding healthcare to select members of the wholesale warehouse club. RetailWire April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 < 1 min read CostcoHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Jim Cramer sees Ford and Costco nearing buy levels. Here’s the story behind each These two consumer-related stocks could be approaching new buying levels, according to Jim Cramer. CNBC April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 < 1 min read CostcoConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club In Evolving Industry Landscape, Changes in Big-Box Retail Tell a Fascinating Story At a time when the commercial real estate landscape is evolving with unprecedented speed, changes in big-box retail are an important storyline. Appreciating how and why big-box concepts have thrived in a post-pandemic environment, and understanding the logic behind decision making with regard to everything from store layouts to merchandising, is an important first step […] 0 Author Missing March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 3 min read ConsumersBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsBOPISCOVID19Operations & Supply ChainWalmartStore LocationAmazonAssociatesMarketing: In StoreCostcoEconomyDept. NonfoodRestaurantsMerchandisingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionSustainabilityInclusivityHoliday & EventsDept. Sporting goodsDept. HBCTargetTechnology & InnovationExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco and Sam’s Club’s smaller rival BJ’s Wholesale will open more clubs in Southeast The membership warehouse BJ’s Wholesale said it plans to open a dozen clubs this year and 10 to 12 clubs each year going forward. CNBC March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 < 1 min read BJ’s Wholesale ClubCostcoOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club NACDS RxIMPACT presents 2024 Grassroots Awards WASHINGTON – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) RxIMPACT grassroots advocacy program announced several grassroots recognitions during the 2024 NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill Welcome Dinner on Wednesday, March 13. This year’s event convened more than 300 pharmacy advocates and NACDS members from all 50 states, including students and faculty from nearly […] MMR March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 4 min read Predictions and ForecastsDept. PharmacyExecutivesCostcoGovernmentMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainHealth & WellnessBrick and MortarMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Kroger, Albertsons Fire Back At FTC Kroger and Albertsons have argued in separate legal filings that the federal Trade Commission (FTC) is misguided and flat-out wrong in opposing their $24.6 billion merger. Both retailers contend that the FTC, in suggesting that the deal would give the combined companies an unfair competitive advantage, ignores the fact that they would also be competing […] MorningNewsBeat March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 2 min read KrogerGovernmentRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayAssociatesMarketing: In StoreMergersLegal & CriminalCompetitionTargetAmazonDivestituresCostcoBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Kroger/Albertsons vs. FTC Court Case Scheduled For Late August Mark your calendars. Set your alarm. August 26, 2024, has been set foe the beginning of the trial that will determine whether the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will be able to block Kroger’s $24.6 acquisition of Albertsons. The trial will take place in the Us District Court in Portland, Oregon, and is expected to last […] MorningNewsBeat March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 2 min read Albertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryKrogerGovernmentBrick and MortarAssociatesConsumersAcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsCostcoDivestituresC&S Wholesale GrocersAmazonWalmartHoliday & EventsMergersPiggly WigglyUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club BJ’s Wholesale Club plans first Louisville store The club is set to open in 2025 Supermarket News March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 < 1 min read BJ’s Wholesale ClubPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco Goes For The Silver Fox Business reports that Costco followed up a successful run selling gold bars – it claimed to have sold more than $100 million of them in a single quarter – with a new offering of silver coins. According to the story, “Sold in 25 tubes, the 1-ounce Canada Maple Leaf Silver Coins are priced at […] MorningNewsBeat March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 < 1 min read CostcoInternational - North AmericaPredictions and ForecastsGoogle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco Ventures Into Selling Gold Bars and Silver Coins After locking in loyal $1.50 hot dog-soda customers, Costco is on the hunt for a new market in precious metal collectors and investors. RetailWire March 10, 2024March 10, 2024 < 1 min read CostcoDept. BeverageDept. Pet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco’s secret weapon for reducing delivery times The big box retailer’s delivery speed came up (along with other items) during Costco’s earnings call Q&A Supermarket News March 9, 2024March 9, 2024 < 1 min read DeliveryCostcoResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco CFO ‘voice’ looks back on 40 years, $1.50 hot dogs and leadership Richard Galanti thought he might spend four years at what was then a retail startup. He ended up staying about four decades. Grocery Dive March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 < 1 min read ExecutivesCostco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco posts 5.7% net sales gain in second quarter ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. posted net sales of $57.33 billion for the second quarter of its 2024 fiscal year, an increase of 5.7% from the $54.24 billion posted in the same quarter last year. Net sales for the first 24 weeks increased 5.9%, to $114.05 billion, from $107.68 billion last year. The company […] MMR March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 < 1 min read CostcoPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco misses holiday-quarter revenue expectations despite online growth E-commerce sales grew 18.4% in the quarter compared with the year earlier. CNBC March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsCostco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco sales did not clear the high bar, but other financials move in the right direction The quarter wasn’t thesis-changing to the powerful Costco business model that excels in all seasons. CNBC March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 < 1 min read Costco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club BJ’s Wholesale Club now excels at store growth, expects more in 2024 Retailer announces Q4 and fiscal year 2023 growth in terms of sales, membership Supermarket News March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsBJ’s Wholesale Club 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco holds its financial momentum Retailer has strong second quarter; year also off to great start Supermarket News March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentCostco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club What to watch for when Costco and Broadcom report earnings after the close The Investing Club holds its “Morning Meeting” every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET. CNBC March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentCostco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club BJ’s Wholesale Club to Bring Unbeatable Value to Kentucky with Club Planned for Louisville MARLBOROUGH, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, announced today that it plans to open its first club in Louisville, KY, located near the Jefferson Mall, in early 2025. The BJ’s Louisville club follows its expansion into Tennessee and Alabama in 2023. “We are excited to offer our winning […] BusinessWire - Supermarket March 7, 2024March 8, 2024 < 1 min read BJ’s Wholesale ClubExecutivesStrategyPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Walmart, Kroger, Costco make top three grocery retailers list Kroger loses market share to Walmart again in Numerator’s annual review of grocery dollars spent Supermarket News March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartKrogerCostcoInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club 4 Key Point-of-Sale Trends for 2024 The point-of-sale (POS) system has always been the one truly indispensable technology for any merchant, large or small. The centrality of the POS has led both retailers and solution providers to integrate it with other fundamental operational systems, from inventory and order management to customer relationship management (CRM) and, of course, payments. As if this […] Retail TouchPoints March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersData & InsightsTech: CashierlessPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: In StoreCustomer ExperienceBOPISOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodBNPLMarketing: Social MediaCostcoCOVID19WegmansWalmartConsumersTrends: FinanceCryptoGoogleRegional GroceryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionExecutivesPodcasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Your Views: SSNIPT Blues Got this email from an MNB reader: I believe the final ruling on the merger will come down to who best defines “grocery store” for the courts. If it’s the broader definition that includes WMT, Costco, Dollar General, Target, delivery & remote options, etc., Kroger will prevail. If the 1980s / FTC definition of […] MorningNewsBeat March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 2 min read MergersGovernmentRegional GroceryBrick and MortarKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayCompetitionLegal & CriminalDollar GeneralRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsCostcoTargetDept. GroceryDeliveryAssociatesAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Sam’s Club to Open ‘Design Thinking Studio’ This Summer Sam’s Club will open its 37,000-square-foot design thinking studio, dubbed Clubhouse, this summer on the retailer’s Bentonville, Ark. campus. Sam’s Club, which first announced plans for the studio in June 2022, will use Clubhouse as an innovation engine for testing products and designing new, enhanced experiences for members and associates. Additionally, the retailer has digitized […] Retail TouchPoints March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 < 1 min read Sams ClubMarketing: Social MediaDept. BakeryPredictions and ForecastsWalmartTechnology & InnovationAssociatesShoppersCustomer ExperienceBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco To Open New Furniture-and-Appliances-Only Store The Street reports that Costco “plans to open a store solely dedicated to furniture and appliances.” The story notes that “most of Costco’s 850 global locations are its classic warehouse model that sells food, household goods, and lots of other things. The chain has opened a handful of ‘Business Centers,’ in recent years, locations that […] MorningNewsBeat February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 < 1 min read CostcoDept. NonfoodStore LocationDept. AppliancesOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsCompetitionDept. Toys & GamesDept. GroceryBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Dick’s Sporting Goods, SidelineSwap expand resale partnership The companies will hold over 300 used sports gear trade-in events at select Dick’s locations throughout the year. Written by RetailDive April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Adidas raises guidance for the year as Yeezy leftovers keep on giving But the sneaker giant is building momentum beyond the now-discontinued sub-brand, and CEO Bjørn Gulden’s turnaround seems to be taking hold. Written by RetailDive April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club 3 Ways Retailers Can Thrive in a Cookieless Era Retailers’ ability to identify and understand their customers plays a key role in their success. However, the onset of third-party cookie deprecation from Google, which officially began in January 2024, directly impacts how retailers can connect with their customers. Retailers must pivot to new targeting methods to continue reaching the right audiences, keep customers brand-loyal, […] Written by TotalRetail April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Retail industry reacts to March inflation dip The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.2% in the 12 months to March 2024, down from 3.4% in February. Core Inflation came in at 4.2% in the 12 months to March 2024, down from 4.5% in February while food inflation fell one percentage point… This story continues at Retail industry reacts to March inflation […] Written by Talking Retail April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Walmart brings autonomous forklifts to 4 distribution centers The Fox Robotics technology is being deployed in Florida, Texas, New York and Alabama after a 16-month pilot. Written by Grocery Dive April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked