Technology & Innovation BJ’s Wholesale Club to Power Up Shelf-Scanning Robots at All Locations BJ’s Wholesale Club has entered a partnership with Simbe to roll out the solution provider’s automated business intelligence robot, Tally, to all 237 stores. The retailer plans to utilize the AI-powered solution to provide greater visibility into club conditions and drive deeper business insights. Tally autonomously roams club aisles multiple times per day, leveraging its […] Retail TouchPoints March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationTech: RoboticsAIAssociatesBJ’s Wholesale ClubMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainShoppersData & InsightsMarketing: In StoreBrick and MortarTrends: TechPartnershipsCustomer ExperienceDept. FreshDept. PerimeterSams ClubExecutivesDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Data & Insights BJ’s Wholesale Club to roll out AI inventory bots The bot, Tally, will mainly collect shelf data Supermarket News March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIOperations & Supply ChainBJ’s Wholesale ClubMerchandisingData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club BJ’s Wholesale Club reaches $1B mark in FY 2022 Strong membership base, continued focus on value and growing digital presence behind record growth Supermarket News March 11, 2023March 11, 2023 < 1 min read BJ’s Wholesale Club 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club BJ’s Wholesale Club Announces the Addition of Five New Club Openings for 2023, Including Expansion into its 20th State MARLBOROUGH, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, announced today that it is adding five clubs to its growing portfolio across the United States. The expansion includes plans for a new club in Madison, Alabama, increasing BJ’s retail footprint to 20 states. BJ’s will also open clubs in Mt. […] BusinessWire - Supermarket March 9, 2023March 10, 2023 < 1 min read BJ’s Wholesale ClubOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Specialty Retailers Make Progress In Customer Satisfaction Scores The American Customer Satisfaction Index’s (ACSI) Retail and Consumer Shipping Study 2022-2023 is out, reporting that “while overall customer satisfaction with the Retail Trade sector slips 0.5% to a score of 74.7 (out of 100),” significant ground has been gained by a number of retailers, especially those with a specialty focus. Some excerpts: • “Customer […] MorningNewsBeat February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 2 min read ShoppersWalmartCostcoTargetBJ’s Wholesale ClubWegmansWalgreensTrader JoesSoutheastern GrocersWhole FoodsOperations & Supply ChainAhold DelhaizeHEBPublixLowesKrogerAmazonGiant EagleAlbertsons / SafewayAldiBest BuyBig LotsChewyConsumersDeliveryDept. ApparelDollar GeneralDollar TreeHome Depot 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food BJ’s announces club growth in 2023 MARLBOROUGH, Mass.—BJ’s Wholesale Club announced today that it will continue its expansion of new club locations in the upcoming months, including opening its very first club in Tennessee, in La Vergne, in the first half of this year. BJ’ also plans to open clubs in Davenport, Fla., and McDonough, Ga., later this month. “Our club […] MMR February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 2 min read Pricing & PromotionsBJ’s Wholesale ClubBOPISMarketing: TradeShoppersDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FuelExecutivesDept. FreshDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesMerchandisingDeliveryDept. PetDept. PerimeterDept. ApparelTechnology & InnovationStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart names Judy Werthauser chief people officer The HR veteran is also resigning from the board of BJ’s Wholesale Club Supermarket News February 4, 2023February 4, 2023 < 1 min read WalmartBJ’s Wholesale Club 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Walmart-owned Sam’s Club plans to open about 30 new stores over next five years [[ Getty Images Walmart-owned Sam’s Club on Thursday said it will open more than 30 new stores in the U.S., marking its most aggressive expansion in years. The warehouse club’s next store is expected to open in Florida in 2024. Sam’s Club also plans to open five fulfillment and distribution centers this year, with the […] CNBC January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 4 min read Brick and MortarWalmartCostcoData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainEconomyCOVID19Dept. FuelAssociatesDept. GrocerySams ClubShoppersBOPISBed Bath & BeyondBJ’s Wholesale ClubDept. BeverageDept. PetPackagingDept. NonfoodCompetitionDeliveryDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshTechnology & InnovationExecutivesOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsDept. Paper 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Microsoft Takes Aim at Google, Amazon with Plans to Build ‘Omnichannel Retail Media Platform’ Microsoft is gearing up to take a bigger piece of the growing retail media pie with the debut of a suite of new capabilities through its PromoteIQ marketing platform, which the company acquired in 2019. Among the new offerings are the debut of the Microsoft Retail Advertising Network, which will allow retailers to pull from […] Retail TouchPoints January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 3 min read Marketing: Retail MediaOmnichannelPartnershipsShoppersBigCommerceGoogleMarketing: In StoreAmazonPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsStore LocationMarketing: OOHTargetResults & InvestmentMarketing: SocialMeta (Facebook)ESG and CSRAITechnology & InnovationMarketing: BroadcastKrogerHome DepotEconomyBJ’s Wholesale Club84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery DoorDash Debuts Package Pickup Service to Streamline Returns DoorDash has introduced Package Pickup, allowing consumers across the country to have the service deliver up to five return items per trip to UPS, FedEx or the USPS. DoorDash will charge a flat fee of $5 ($3 for DashPass members), and shoppers will get their first package pickup for free during January 2023, traditionally a […] Retail TouchPoints January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 2 min read ReturnsFood DeliveryDeliveryDoorDashBOPISConsumersBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainRite AidWalmartHoliday & EventsKrogerAmazonShoppersBJ’s Wholesale ClubHealth & WellnessOmnichannelWhole FoodsDept. FreshDept. Fresh PreparedMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPackagingPartnershipsTractor Supply CompanyDollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 4
Data & Insights November 2022 Earnest Research Spend Index The Earnest Analytics Spend Index (EASI) fell below year ago levels in November, as both in-store and online sales decelerated meaningfully. Fashion Resale and Active & Athleisure stood out among Apparel & Accessories, growing low single digits headed into the holiday season. Gyms and Workout continue to recover from the pandemic, while Home Fitness declined […] Earnest Research December 14, 2022December 20, 2022 < 1 min read Data & InsightsConsumersTechnology & InnovationMarketing: In StoreHoliday & EventsDept. ApparelDept. FuelDept. NonfoodCostcoCOVID19EconomyHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainBJ’s Wholesale Club 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media BJ’s Launches Its Own Retail Media Network BJ’s Wholesale Club announced that it is launching a proprietary retail media network, BJ’s Media Edge, which it says is designed to offer brands “a comprehensive advertising solution to connect with BJ’s members.” BJ’s says that it “recognizes that retail media is increasingly critical within the modern marketing mix and is committed to a future […] MorningNewsBeat December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaBJ’s Wholesale ClubTargetPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: SocialESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 3
Retailer Media BJ’s Joins the Fast-Growing Retail Media Club BJ’s Wholesale Club has become the latest retailer to launch a media network, offering brands a comprehensive advertising solution to connect with its members. The new program, called BJ’s Media Edge, is being launched in partnership with Microsoft’s PromoteIQ solution. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Microsoft and offer brand partners a highly effective, omnichannel approach […] Retail TouchPoints December 1, 2022December 2, 2022 2 min read Marketing: Retail MediaPartnershipsData & InsightsBJ’s Wholesale ClubMarketing: SocialAgenciesExecutivesMarketing: BroadcastESG and CSRWalmartBest BuyTikTokCompetitionReturnsOmnichannelTargetSams ClubConsultingDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Sephora Adds On-Demand One-Hour Delivery Across North America Sephora shoppers will now be able to get the retailer’s beauty products delivered to them in under an hour, on average, thanks to a new partnership with DoorDash. Items will be fulfilled from Sephora’s 500+ U.S. stores. Customers can use either the DoorDash app or website, and members of the Sephora Beauty Insider loyalty program […] Retail TouchPoints November 10, 2022November 10, 2022 2 min read PartnershipsDoorDashFood DeliveryDeliveryDept. HBCBrick and MortarConsumersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionRite AidHealth & WellnessBJ’s Wholesale ClubPricing & PromotionsShoppersTractor Supply CompanyHoliday & EventsDollar GeneralDept. NonfoodExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Tractor Supply Partners with DoorDash to Offer Delivery from Nearly 2,000 Stores Rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supply has added on-demand delivery from nearly 2,000 of its stores across the country in a partnership with DoorDash. Customers using the DoorDash marketplace can now get Tractor Supply offerings in categories including farm and ranch, home improvement and lawn and garden delivered to them. All participating Tractor Supply stores will […] Retail TouchPoints November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 < 1 min read DoorDashFood DeliveryDeliveryPartnershipsBrick and MortarTractor Supply CompanyHealth & WellnessRite AidBJ’s Wholesale ClubDollar GeneralPricing & PromotionsRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food BJ’s sets opening for club in Greenburgh, N.Y. MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — BJ’s Wholesale Club plans to open its newest club on Friday in Greenburgh, N.Y., bringing its total to 232 U.S. clubs. “Our team can’t wait to open our doors on Friday and welcome both new and existing members into our brand-new club,” said Jorge Cedeno, Club Manager of the Greenburgh BJ’s Wholesale […] MMR October 25, 2022October 25, 2022 2 min read BJ’s Wholesale ClubBOPISDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedShoppersMarketing: BrandDept. FreshDept. NonfoodDeliveryDept. ApparelMerchandisingMarketing: SocialDept. PerimeterDept. PetDept. Toys & GamesTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Costco, BJ’s Takes Share from Gas Stations on Inflation [This is a preview of our full case study—download here: Measuring the Impact of Falling Gas Prices on Warehouse Clubs with Spending Data]. As inflation picked up beginning in March 2022, shoppers looked to bundle trips and find the lowest prices. As a result, the number of shoppers filling up their tanks at both Costco […] Earnest Research - DataBites October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 2 min read Dept. FuelEconomyCostcoTechnology & InnovationShoppersOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsMarketing: SocialHoliday & EventsBJ’s Wholesale Club 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Market Basket tops index of retailers for inflationary times LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Market Basket is rated the top U.S. grocer in terms of gaining customers as consumer prices rise, according to a special edition of the Retailer Preference Index (RPI) from dunnhumby, a provider of customer data and analysis. Market Basket topped all 69 retailers in the Inflation RPI rankings, ahead of household […] MMR September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationShoppersEconomyInsight ProvidersBig DatadunnhumbyMarketing: Retail MediaThick DataDollar GeneralWalmartCOVID19LidlData & InsightsDept. GroceryFamily DollarMarketing: TradeAldiConsumersStore LocationWakefernBJ’s Wholesale ClubMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: SocialSave A LotOwned Brands (Private Label)Grocery OutletKrogerDept. NonfoodAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer BJ’s turns in strong quarter Same-store sales at BJ’s Wholesale Club, excluding fuel, rose 7.6 percent in the second quarter. BJ’s CEO Bob Eddy said that customer traffic increased during the quarter helping the chain pick up market share. “Our business model is designed to work well in the current consumer environment where value is king and we believe we […] RetailWire August 20, 2022August 20, 2022 < 1 min read SustainabilityStore LocationShoppersResults & InvestmentExecutivesDept. FuelConsumersBJ’s Wholesale Club 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Strong results from BJ’s Wholesale show why we love Costco so much We take a deep dive into the quarterly results of BJ’s Wholesale and Walmart owned Sam’s Club to see what we can learn about Costco. CNBC August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 < 1 min read CostcoBJ’s Wholesale ClubWalmartResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance BJ’s Wholesale Club reaps Q1 sales, earnings gains CEO Robert Eddy says, ‘These are the times the club industry was made for’ Supermarket News May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentBJ’s Wholesale ClubExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Membership gains drive BJ’s earnings WESTBOROUGH, Mass. – BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. today said strong membership gains drove increased sales and profits in its 2022 fiscal first quarter. BJ’s reported membership-fee income of $96.6 million, an increase of nearly 12% from the previous year. Comparable club sales were up 4.1%. When gasoline sales are included, BJ’s comps were up […] MMR May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 2 min read Results & InvestmentBJ’s Wholesale ClubMarketing: BrandExecutivesAcquisitionOperations & Supply ChainDept. FuelSustainabilityMerchandisingPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category BJ’s rides gas sales to strong Q1 results Low prices at its fuel centers spurred people to fill up and shop inside its stores, where grocery and perishable categories led sales. Grocery Dive May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. FuelBJ’s Wholesale ClubBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats BJ’s Wholesale Club posts gains in sales and earnings BJ’s Wholesale Club posted a 4.1 percent gain in same-club sales, excluding gasoline, during the first quarter. The chain’s earnings per share came in at 82 cents, up 39 percent from the same period last year. “Our performance in the first quarter was strong, as gains in member traffic underscored the value we provide. Our […] RetailWire May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentBJ’s Wholesale ClubSustainabilityStore LocationExecutivesDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Q1 2022 Roundup: Big Box Giants’ Sales Growth Slows, Cool Weather Chills Home Improvement Results The nation’s largest retailers have been holding strong against supply chain challenges, high fuel costs and inflation, but their combined ongoing impact is finally starting to weigh on their performance. Both Walmart and Target reported weak single-digit sales growth in their latest quarters, and while continued home improvement interest elevated The Home Depot to record […] Retail TouchPoints May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 3 min read WeatherWalmartOperations & Supply ChainLowesTargetEconomyHome DepotExecutivesCOVID19InternationalDept. GroceryShoppersSustainabilityDept. Toys & GamesMerchandisingMarketing: SocialBJ’s Wholesale ClubConsumersPartnershipsDept. OTCDept. NonfoodDept. FuelDept. ApparelDeliveryAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising BJ’s Wholesale Club Announces Opening Date for its Newest Location in Lady Lake, FL WESTBOROUGH, Mass. & LADY LAKE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States, announced today that its newest club in Lady Lake, FL. will open on Friday, May 13, 2022. The opening will bring the retailer’s total number of U.S. locations to 229. The new […] BusinessWire - Retail May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 < 1 min read Store LocationBJ’s Wholesale ClubDept. FuelPricing & PromotionsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: TradeEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Tops Market Invests In Its Future From the Buffalo News: “Four years after emerging from bankruptcy, Tops Markets is staging a comeback. “Tops is spending $120 million over four years to update many of its stores in the Buffalo market, where the Amherst-based grocer originated 60 years ago. “It’s a sign of better times for the once debt-strapped company that for […] MorningNewsBeat May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 2 min read Predictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentBrick and MortarBankruptcyKrogerTrader JoesAcquisitionWegmansSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationTargetDept. GrocerySave A LotCostcoBJ’s Wholesale ClubAldiWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club BJ’s asks court to toss Sam’s Scan & Go suit Walmart filed a suit last month claiming that BJ’s Wholesale Club infringed on a patent it holds for the Sam’s Club Scan & Go self-checkout app. BJ’s is asking a court to dismiss the suit claiming that Walmart has failed to identify what is unique about the Sam’s app in a market where many other […] RetailWire May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 < 1 min read WalmartConsumersTech: CashierlessBJ’s Wholesale Club 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club BJ’s prepares to open new ‘innovation lab’ BJ’s Market, which will open on Friday, is about half the size of a typical company store and will serve as a testing ground for new items, demonstrations, displays and convenience initiatives. Grocery Dive May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 < 1 min read BJ’s Wholesale ClubTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital BJ’s Wholesale Club Positions Smaller Store Concept as ‘Innovation Lab’ BJ’s Wholesale Club is testing out a smaller store format called BJ’s market. The first 43,000-square-foot concept store opened in Warwick, R.I. and will feature top-selling fresh foods, produce and seasonal products in what is designed to be a more convenient and efficient shopping space. BJ’s market will offer the same product sizes and pricing […] Retail TouchPoints April 30, 2022April 30, 2022 2 min read BOPISBJ’s Wholesale ClubBrick and MortarOmnichannelOperations & Supply ChainWaWaTechnology & InnovationAssociatesStrategyDept. FreshStore FormatDept. NonfoodStore LocationMerchandisingTargetDeliveryDept. ApparelPredictions and ForecastsDept. PerimeterDept. Toys & GamesMarketing: In StoreExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation aisle 3 exits the CSS business and uses proceeds to support growth in sneaker category AI powered shopping platform aisle 3 has completed the sale of its Google Comparison Shopping Site (CSS) service to Product Hero. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, other than it being all cash. The sale consolidates market share for CSS service provider Product Hero, which works with the likes of Rituals and Ikea. […] Written by Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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Partnerships & Alt Profit Partnerships & Alt Profit Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Kroger lands deal for self-driving truck deliveries Get ready because the empty truck cabs in motion are coming. Gatik, which is involved in autonomous middle-mile logistics, has announced a multi-year commercial collaboration to transport customer orders within Kroger’s Dallas distribution network. The operations will launch in a few weeks. Under the collaboration, Gatik’s medium-duty autonomous box trucks will transport fresh, customer-favorite products from […] Written by Supermarket News March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Channel: Grocery Department & Category Department: Beverage Department: Food Corporate Strategy Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Owned Brands (Private Label) Albertsons Redesigns and Expands Open Nature Own Label Line Albertsons yesterday unveiled what it said was “the redesign of its Open Nature brand as the company strives to become the brand of choice for those health-conscious shoppers seeking a more balanced lifestyle. Open Nature, which is part of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands portfolio, provides shoppers with tasty foods made with thoughtfully chosen ingredients that […] Written by MorningNewsBeat March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Corporate Finance Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Dollar General investing $100M in its stores, with a focus on boosting labor Dive Brief: Dollar General posted net sales of $10.2 billion during the fourth quarter of 2022, a figure that was up 17.9% compared with the same period in 2021, the discount retail chain reported Thursday. Comparable-store sales rose 5.7% year-over-year in Q4, while operating profit was up 17.1%. CEO Jeff Owen said Dollar General intends to invest about […] Written by Grocery Dive March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked