Department & Category Menu Pricing and the Three-Legged Stool: Why the Economics of Foodservice Are Being Reset For decades menu pricing in foodservice looked deceptively simple. Add up food cost, labor, occupancy, and apply a margin. Yet today that model is broken. The reality is that menu pricing now sits on a fragile three-legged stool. Remove or weaken any one of the legs and the entire system wobbles. The three legs […] Grocerant Guru March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 6 min read Dept. GroceryRestaurantsConsumersData & InsightsBrick and MortarAssociatesDept. FuelCompetitionDept. Fresh PreparedMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainEconomyDept. FreshDept. DairyDept. DeliDeliveryBJ’s Wholesale ClubTwitterStore LocationPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsMeta (Facebook)ESG and CSRDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Flavor Forward: Why Beef Is Back on the Menu Flavor is not a trend. Flavor is the foundation. And today, across every restaurant segment — from QSR to polished casual — beef is reclaiming its rightful place as the centerpiece of craveability, culinary authenticity, and menu profitability. Beef is not simply protein. It is umami density. It is Maillard reaction theater. It is […] Grocerant Guru March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 5 min read ConsumersData & InsightsRestaurantsDept. GroceryEconomyStrategyTechnology & InnovationDept. FreshNestleMarketing: Social MediaDept. FuelAssociatesMarketing: In StoreShoppersResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsOperations & Supply ChainBJ’s Wholesale ClubMarketing: BrandGLP-1Health & WellnessDept. PerimeterConsultingStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Kroger Expands In-Store Digital Screens to Provide Wine and Spirits Sales Support Kroger has expanded its deployment of in-store digital screens in the wine and spirits departments of nearly 600 stores nationwide, following a multi-year pilot across 50 locations. The screens, powered by the Looma retail media network, helped grow category sales and improve endcap execution, providing featured alcohol brands with a 2X to 4X ROAS (return […] Retail TouchPoints December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 < 1 min read Data & InsightsKrogerDept. Adult BevMarketing: In StoreDept. BeverageMarketing: Retail Media84.51Brick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaResults & InvestmentShoppersMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStart UpsRegional GroceryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDeliveryLowesInsight ProvidersVendorsBig DataBJ’s Wholesale ClubExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Target Lowers Prices on 3,000 Essential Products, Boosts Food Bank Contributions With many SNAP recipients still in limbo, low-income consumers are definitely feeling the squeeze, so Target will cut prices this month on 3,000 food, beverage and essential items, including pantry staples, baby items and household goods. The retailer also is making a $500,000 donation to Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger relief organization in the […] Retail TouchPoints November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 2 min read Data & InsightsTargetDept. GroceryConsumersHoliday & EventsPhilanthropyMerchandisingDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaDept. BeverageDeliveryExecutivesRegional GroceryPricing & PromotionsDept. HBCHEBGovernmentFood DeliveryDoorDashBJ’s Wholesale Club 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Retailers Donate Funds and Food as SNAP Cutoff Deadline Looms With more than 40 million Americans facing a Nov. 1 cutoff of food aid delivered via SNAP [the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program] due to the ongoing government shutdown, food banks will be stretched even thinner than usual, according to the New York Times. Hunger is a reality in the U.S.: according to Feeding America, 14.3% […] Retail TouchPoints October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 3 min read Dept. GroceryPhilanthropyRegional GroceryFood DeliveryDoorDashHEBAssociatesAhold DelhaizeGovernmentHealth & WellnessWegmansDept. NonfoodDeliveryBJ’s Wholesale ClubMarketing: Social MediaHy-VeeGiant EagleDollar GeneralESG and CSRExecutivesBrick and MortarSustainabilityMerchandisingInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club How Costco quietly built a multibillion-dollar clothing empire Costco has grown its clothing business by nearly 40% over the past five years, which is more than its peers BJ’s and Sam’s Club. CNBC October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelCostcoBJ’s Wholesale Club 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Club nation: Why Costco, Sam’s Club and BJ’s are opening new stores and gaining members Club retailers have drawn in shoppers with faster online options, eye-catching merchandise and cheap meals along with low-priced and bulk items. CNBC September 20, 2025September 20, 2025 < 1 min read CostcoBrick and MortarBJ’s Wholesale ClubShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results MARLBOROUGH, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BJ) (the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the thirteen weeks and twenty-six ended August 2, 2025. “Our business model continues to perform and build upon momentum, as we grow membership and gain market share even in a dynamic environment. We enter the back half of […] BusinessWire - Retail August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 < 1 min read BJ’s Wholesale ClubExecutivesResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery DoorDash Partners with Hustler Hollywood for V-Day Gifts, from Sweetly Romantic to NSFW DoorDash has teamed with adult toy and apparel retailer Hustler Hollywood just in time for Valentine’s Day, offering deliveries of limited edition “sweet” and “spicy” flower bundles as well as other intimacy wellness products. The flower bundles will be available exclusively via DashMarts in five of the country’s most intimate cities, according to DoorDash data […] Retail TouchPoints February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 2 min read DoorDashFood DeliveryDept. NonfoodSoutheastern GrocersWakefernMarketing: Social MediaRegional GroceryBrick and MortarNestlePartnershipsHealth & WellnessHoliday & EventsDept. GroceryDept. FreshDept. ApparelDeliveryData & InsightsBJ’s Wholesale Club 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results MARLBOROUGH, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BJ) (the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the thirteen weeks and thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2024. “Our third quarter results demonstrate the combination of great value and strong execution. We delivered robust membership growth and hit a milestone of 7.5 million members. Our value […] BusinessWire - Conference Calls November 21, 2024November 22, 2024 < 1 min read BJ’s Wholesale ClubExecutivesResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats BJ’s Wholesale Club opens new Florida location [[“value”:”The club will feature a BJ’s Gas location on-site”]] Supermarket News January 8, 2024January 8, 2024 < 1 min read Store LocationBJ’s Wholesale ClubDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club BJ’s Wholesale Club opening second location in Tennessee [[“value”:”The opening marks BJ’s 240th club”]] Supermarket News December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 < 1 min read Store LocationBJ’s Wholesale Club 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club BJ’s Wholesale Club sees mixed third quarter results [[“value”:”Retailer is revising its projections for the fourth quarter and the following year”]] Supermarket News November 18, 2023November 18, 2023 < 1 min read BJ’s Wholesale Club 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club BJ’s Wholesale Club’s sees mixed third quarter results [[“value”:”Retailer is revising its projections for the fourth quarter and the following year”]] Supermarket News November 17, 2023November 17, 2023 < 1 min read BJ’s Wholesale Club 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events BJ’s Wholesale Club announces Black Friday event [[“value”:”The retailer is also running a Black Friday Weekend savings event”]] Supermarket News November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsBJ’s Wholesale Club 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage The SN News Quiz: Frozen isn’t going anywhere [[“value”:” Here are the results of this week’s SN News Quiz! 1. How much money did Walmart just say it planned to invest into its 1400 existing stores? $3 billion $6 billion $9 billion (woohoo) 2. Which grocery is launching an “exclusive” wine club? The Fresh Market Gelson’s (good job) Harris […] Supermarket News November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageWalmartDept. Adult BevBrick and MortarDept. GroceryResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainKrogerHoliday & EventsDept. FrozenDept. FreshShoppersThe Fresh MarketCostcoRegional GroceryBJ’s Wholesale Club 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club BJ’s Wholesale Club to give free Thanksgiving turkeys to members [[“value”:” BJ’s Wholesale Club today announced its annual free turkey promotion, helping members take advantage of savings as they shop for their holiday essentials. From Nov. 1 through Nov. 9, BJ’s members will be eligible to receive a digital coupon for a free fresh or frozen whole turkey when they spend $150 in the same transaction, in-club […] Supermarket News October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 < 1 min read BJ’s Wholesale ClubHoliday & EventsMarketing: In StoreDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery BJ’s Wholesale Club now accepts SNAP via Instacart for same-day delivery [[“value”:”BJ’s Wholesale Club is the first club retailer to accept SNAP on the Instacart App”]] Supermarket News October 28, 2023October 28, 2023 < 1 min read InstacartDeliveryBJ’s Wholesale Club 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club BJ’s Wholesale Club announces early ‘Black FriYAY’ savings event [[“value”:”BJ’s members can take advantage of early holiday shopping on toys, tech, TVs, and other gifts”]] Supermarket News October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 < 1 min read BJ’s Wholesale ClubDept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationMarketing: In StoreHoliday & EventsDept. Toys & Games 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger, Albertsons, Safeway excel in digital ordering: report TOP TAKEAWAYS In 2023, the average number of shopping trips increased by 16%, while the average order value rose by 25% Customers’ online shopping preference rose for national retailers like Walmart (56% to 59%) and online-only choices like Amazon (26% to 28%), but fell for third-party apps like Instacart (18% to 13%) Digital shoppers like […] Supermarket News September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 2 min read ShoppersRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayKrogerDeliveryInstacartBrick and MortarWalmartTechnology & InnovationHy-VeeCustomer ExperienceInternationalWalgreensWhole FoodsPredictions and ForecastsThick DataOperations & Supply ChainAmazonBJ’s Wholesale ClubDept. GroceryCostcoConsumersPublixTargetData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy BJ’s Wholesale Club names Anjana Harve chief information officer, executive VP [[“value”:”Harve will report to CEO Bob Eddy and serve as a member of BJ’s executive leadership team”]] Supermarket News September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesBJ’s Wholesale Club 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club BJ’s Wholesale Club will open new club in Tennessee [[“value”:”The Goodlettsville location will mark the third in the state”]] Supermarket News August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 < 1 min read BJ’s Wholesale ClubStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club BJ’s Wholesale Club ‘well-positioned’ following Q2 results [[“value”:”Retailer revises FY 2023 projections”]] Supermarket News August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 < 1 min read BJ’s Wholesale Club 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club BJ’s Wholesale Club announces deals for 'Wow Day' The Prime Day rival sales event runs Monday-Wednesday Supermarket News July 11, 2023July 12, 2023 < 1 min read BJ’s Wholesale ClubHoliday & EventsAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club BJ’s Wholesale Club sets records during Q1 Retailer breaks marks in net income and adjusted EBITDA Supermarket News May 23, 2023May 24, 2023 < 1 min read BJ’s Wholesale Club 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy BJ’s Wholesale Club board of directors names CEO Bob Eddy as chairman Eddy will succeed Chris Baldwin, who will remain on the board as a director Supermarket News May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesBJ’s Wholesale Club 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights BJ’s Wholesale Club to roll out AI inventory bots The bot, Tally, will mainly collect shelf data Supermarket News March 16, 2023July 11, 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: 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
Trends & External Forces Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Merchandising Stores & Formats Walmart to Expand Digital Shelf Labels Chainwide Walmart will deploy digital shelf labels (DSLs) chainwide this year, doubling the approximately 2,300 U.S. locations currently using the technology (Walmart U.S. operates more than 4,600 stores). With more than 120,000 items in a typical Walmart store, managing price changes manually requires significant associate hours. Additionally, these DSLs are equipped with LED lights that make […] Written by Retail TouchPoints March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
RetailWit QuickWit RetailWit Blog QuickWit Monthly (February 2026) – The Top Retail News The top retail news and most interesting & most read stories in commerce. Written by RetailWit March 3, 2026March 15, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Target to stop carrying cereals with certified synthetic colors The company’s decision follows recent moves by retailers including Walmart and Save A Lot to scrub foods of artificial dyes. Written by Grocery Dive March 3, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Anthropic’s Claude hits No. 2 on Apple’s top free apps list after Pentagon rejection OpenAI’s ChatGPT remains the top free app in the U.S. on Apple’s rankings, but Claude has steadily gained traction. Written by CNBC February 28, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Media & Marketing Data & Insights Walmart app connects suppliers with store-level data Walmart Data Ventures introduced Scintilla In-Store so field representatives can see real-time data — in part to reduce out-of-stocks. Written by RetailDive February 27, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked