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Family Dollar to close nearly 1,000 stores

CHESAPEAKE, Va.— The Family Dollar discount chain said Wednesday that it will close around 1,000 stores. The announcement came as the chain’s parent company, Dollar Tree, announced its fourth-quarter fiscal results for 2023. The chain said it will close 600 locations this year and 370 stores over the next several years as store leases expire. […]
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Staff At Wisconsin Dollar General Quits En Masse

NBC News reports that shoppers who recently showed up at a Dollar General store in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, found the store closed and two signs on the door: “The store is CLOSED. The whole team has walked away due to a lack of appreciation, being overworked and being underpaid.” And: “We QUIT! Thank you to […]
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Your Views:  Perception Shift

I talked this week about how Jon Jenkins of AWS made the point during the NGA technology Summit that retailers should not compare smart carts to more traditional carts in terms of cost;  instead, he suggested, they should be thought of a self-checkout systems being used throughout the store, taking pressure off the front end. […]
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Dollar Tree to Close 600 Family Dollar Stores by August, Another 400 as Leases Expire

Dollar Tree Inc. will shutter approximately 600 Family Dollar stores in the first half of its 2024 fiscal year, which began Feb. 4, 2024. The discount retailer also plans to close an additional 370 Family Dollar stores and 30 Dollar Tree locations over the next several years as each store’s current lease expires. The retailer […]
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Aldi announces another staff pay rise

Aldi is raising pay for store colleagues for the second time this year. Its new national minimum rate of £12.40 an hour for store assistants and deputy store managers is the highest level of entry pay ever to be paid by a British supermarket. The… This story continues at Aldi announces another staff pay rise […]
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Where does ‘British made’ factor in grocery shoppers’ food preferences

Sainsbury’s recently introduced a ‘Best of British’ page on its website, a move mirroring other grocers such as Morrisons and Aldi, in an effort to promote British-grown and produced goods. Consumer data from YouGov Profiles, which sheds light on what grocery shoppers look out for… This story continues at Where does ‘British made’ factor in […]
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Recycling technology firm Polytag builds on Ocado Retail, Aldi, Co-op tie-ups with Series A funding round

Polytag has secured Series A seed funding for its mission to transform the recycling industry across the UK and Europe. The undisclosed investment builds on partnerships with major UK retailers, including Ocado Retail, Aldi, and Co-op. Polytag’s technology offers real-time visibility and insights into single-use packaging throughout its lifecycle. Using its QR codes and Invisible […]
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Lidl Names New Chief Commercial Officer and First-Ever Chief Customer Exec

Discount supermarket retailer Lidl U.S. has named four executives with extensive retail experience to top posts, including naming Frank Kerr as the company’s first-ever Chief Customer Officer. Kerr is returning for a second stint at Lidl U.S., where he was one of the first 50 employees, and he’ll be responsible for driving a holistic customer […]
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Family Dollar Teams with Ibotta for Enhanced Digital Offers

CHESAPEAKE, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Family Dollar (Dollar Tree, Inc., NASDAQ: DLTR) has joined the Ibotta Performance Network (IPN), the first digital network that delivers coordinated promotions across retailer platforms, large third-party publisher sites and Ibotta’s leading direct-to-consumer properties. The collaboration aims to advance Family Dollar’s digital engagement and customer experience to drive more value and loyalty among […]
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Aldi Plans to Add 800 New U.S. Stores by 2028

Discount grocer Aldi will invest more than $9 billion over the next five years on its national expansion plan, which includes adding 800 stores to its U.S. fleet by the end of 2028. To reach that number, the value-priced retailer will use a combination of new store openings and conversions of stores purchased as part […]
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ALDI plans to add 800 stores by the end of 2028

BATAVIA, Ill. — ALDI, already known for its rapid growth, has unveiled plans to increase its store count by 800 locations across the country by the end of 2028. This ambitious five-year strategy involves opening new stores and converting existing ones, aiming to offer communities top-quality products at unbeatably low prices, at a time when […]
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Nick Beighton heads to RTS 2024: check out RTIH’s biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn this week

We’re big fans of LinkedIn and are busy building an amazing community of retail tech enthusiasts on the social media platform. As we close on 15,000 followers, these are the articles that are currently on their radars, including Klarna, Boots, Matalan, InPost UK, Aldi, Jisp, EE, Co-op, TalkShopLIve, Superdrug, and Gophr. Amazon Just Walk Out […]
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Dollar General is Selling a Lot of Food

When you open your 20,000th store you are executing relevant brand messaging and at Dollar General were talking more and more about a lot of food according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Steve Deckard, Dollar General’s executive vice president of store operations and development, stated, “Today marks an incredible […]
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Aldi to trial InPost parcel lockers outside stores

Aldi has linked up with parcel company InPost to put parcel lockers outside stores. In an initial 12-week trial, InPost parcel lockers will be available outside 22 Aldi stores all over the country. Richard Thornton, Aldi’s communications director, said: “People can collect or return parcels while… This story continues at Aldi to trial InPost parcel lockers […]
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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 […]
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TikTok Shop customers spend more at lower ticket apparel retailers

Download full TikTok Shop report Access TikTok and Panel data in Dash. TikTok Shop customers spent 26% of their apparel wallet on Off-Price Department Stores and 11% on Fast Fashion in the 12-months ended February 2024, compared to 24% and 7% for the average shopper. Conversely, TikTok Shop users spent less than their peers at […]
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