Channel: Dollar/Value What Is the Dollar General Penny List? Here’s What Every Shopper Needs To Know Retailer Dollar General has a secret Penny List and there are deals aplenty all for one cent. RetailWire April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 < 1 min read Dollar GeneralShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Shares of CVS and Dollar General made a turnaround due to their ‘newfound sole survivor status,’ Jim Cramer says CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday suggested why CVS and Dollar General have seen gains recently after lagging last year. CNBC April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 < 1 min read Dollar GeneralCVS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Dollar General Launches 7 Days of Savings Beauty Campaign Dollar General has launched a new beauty campaign that doesn’t break the bank. RetailWire April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 < 1 min read Dollar GeneralDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Grocerant Niche Drives Competition for Food Relevance Food Fight: A Battle for Share of Stomach The food industry is experiencing a seismic shift as traditional boundaries between retailer’s dissolve, creating an intensified competition for consumer dollars. This battle, often referred to as the “Share of Stomach,” has evolved into a high-stakes contest among traditional grocers, convenience stores, and restaurants—alongside a growing list of non-traditional food retailers. Unexpected entrants like […] Grocerant Guru April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 5 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersTechnology & InnovationAIData & InsightsCompetitionDept. FreshRestaurantsDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelHealth & WellnessMarketing: Social MediaSustainabilityMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. PerimeterBrick and MortarTrends: Food and BeverageDeliveryPackagingStore LocationDept. Fresh PreparedCostcoDept. PetDollar General7-Eleven & SpeedwayTwitterMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTrends: ConsumerTech: AR and VRESG and CSRShoppersResults & InvestmentMarketing: In StoreNestleMetaverseMeta (Facebook)Flagship StoresUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Chain Restaurants Evolving Less – Why? Insights from the Grocerant Guru® on the Slow Evolution of Chain Restaurants For decades, the restaurant industry has thrived on consistency, repetition, and brand familiarity. Chain restaurants, in particular, have built their business models on delivering the same meal, the same way, every time. However, the food landscape is evolving at an accelerating pace, and many legacy brands are failing to keep up. The Grocerant Guru® […] Grocerant Guru March 29, 2025March 29, 2025 4 min read ConsumersRestaurantsTechnology & InnovationAIDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. FreshMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsBOPISWegmansWhole FoodsCompetitionWalgreensDept. PerimeterPackagingShoppersRegional GroceryStrategyTrends: Food and BeverageOperations & Supply ChainDept. BeverageTwitterUnileverDept. Fresh PreparedMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDollar GeneralESG and CSRMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Dollar General To Accept SNAP/EBT Benefits Through Partnership With DoorDash DoorDash has partnered with more than 16,000 Dollar General stores on the DoorDash Marketplace to accept SNAP/EBT payments. RetailWire March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 < 1 min read Food DeliveryDoorDashDollar GeneralBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General Shoppers Can’t Get Enough of the Dolly Parton Home Collection Dolly Parton’s Home Collection is a good reason to head over to your local Dollar General store. RetailWire March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 < 1 min read Dollar GeneralShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Dollar General, Walmart Warn That Low-Income American Consumers Are in Trouble Dollar General and Walmart have both issued warnings about the fiscal health of low-income consumers. RetailWire March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 < 1 min read ConsumersWalmartDollar GeneralHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Dollar General trims Popshelf fleet amid store footprint review [[{“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Dollar General plans to close 96 of its namesake stores and 45 Popshelf stores, the company said Thursday as part of its Q4 earnings announcement. The retailer also plans to convert six Popshelf stores to Dollar General in Q1. At […] RetailDive March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 3 min read Dollar GeneralBrick and MortarDeliveryShoppersOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: In StoreResults & InvestmentEconomyTech: CashierlessConsumersReturnsExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsDoorDashPartnershipsAssociatesFood DeliveryDept. NonfoodAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General store review and closures dent fourth-quarter earnings As part of the reevaluation, the dollar-store chain said it will close 96 Dollar General stores and 45 Popshelf stores and will convert six other locations. CNBC March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 < 1 min read Dollar GeneralResults & InvestmentBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Dollar General CEO warns consumers are cash-strapped, and says 2025 won’t be better Tariffs and potential changes to government entitlement programs present potential further headwinds for core customers, said CEO Todd Vasos. CNBC March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 < 1 min read ConsumersExecutivesDollar GeneralGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General Consumers Fresh Food Alternative Advantage over Legacy Grocers In an era where legacy grocery stores struggle to maintain consumer relevance, Dollar General has rapidly emerged as a competitive force in the fresh food market according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. The discount retailer, known for its convenience and affordability, now operates over 19,000 branded stores across […] Grocerant Guru March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 4 min read Dollar GeneralConsumersDept. GroceryDept. FreshData & InsightsDept. PerimeterOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarMarketing: In StorePhilanthropyShoppersResults & InvestmentStore LocationDept. DairyPricing & PromotionsDept. RefrigeratedMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOwned Brands (Private Label)Strategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General opens distribution center in Arkansas [[“value”:”The North Little Rock facility will support the company’s traditional supply chain, DG Fresh network and DG Private Fleet. “]] RetailDive February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 < 1 min read Dollar GeneralOperations & Supply ChainDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Dollar General focuses on stores with exec appointments Steve Deckard will oversee the expansion of the retailer’s footprint, and Tracey Herrmann was promoted to executive vice president of store operations. RetailDive February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 < 1 min read ExecutivesDollar GeneralBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Dollar General Food Focused Forward In periods of economic uncertainty, consumers traditionally tighten their belts, seeking affordable solutions for everyday needs according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Dollar General, long recognized as a discount retail powerhouse, is emerging as a key player in the grocery and food retailing sector—a remarkable evolution that has […] Grocerant Guru February 1, 2025February 1, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersDollar GeneralData & InsightsEconomyMarketing: Social MediaShoppersGovernmentDept. FreshHoliday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsCOVID19Marketing: TradeOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. NonfoodDept. PerimeterBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationMeta (Facebook)TwitterDept. FrozenESG and CSRTrends: Food and BeverageStrategyPricing & PromotionsOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital DeepSeek-R1 models now available on AWS During this past AWS re:Invent, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy shared valuable lessons learned from Amazon’s own experience developing nearly 1,000 generative AI applications across the company. Drawing from this extensive scale of AI deployment, Jassy offered three key observations that have shaped Amazon’s approach to enterprise AI implementation. First is that as you get to […] AWS Blog January 31, 2025February 4, 2025 8 min read AmazonAITechnology & InnovationInternationalDollar GeneralData & InsightsShoppersMarketing: PrintSustainabilityDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaPricing & PromotionsOperations & Supply ChainTwitterInclusivityExecutivesChatGPTResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Coinbase deposits surge on new customer growth in 2025 Coinbase deposits surged post-election Deposits onto crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) surged 197% YoY in November according to Earnest ACH, debit and credit card data. The acceleration from +39% YoY largely came after the US election, with the promise of a more crypto-friendly administration. Coinbase deposits broadly rose in 2024, in line with cryptocurrency values. Early […] Earnest Research January 29, 2025February 4, 2025 2 min read CryptoShoppersData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsData VisualizationConsumersGovernmentDollar GeneralNFTAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Unlocking AI’s Potential for Retail Advertising In an increasingly fast-paced advertising landscape, AI is no longer a futuristic concept — it’s here and a present-day necessity, giving those who use it effectively a massive advantage. A survey by Influencer Marketing Hub found that 60% of marketers are already using AI in their marketing. As AI fundamentally reshapes the landscape and opportunities […] Retail TouchPoints January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 4 min read AITechnology & InnovationData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: VoiceInsight ProvidersShoppersPartnershipsTargetSustainabilityHealth & WellnessRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayAhold DelhaizeAgenciesMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTractor Supply CompanyMarketing: BrandRite AidThick DataDept. Natural / OrganicWalmartMarketing: In StoreInternational - North AmericaAmazonWalmart ConnectDollar General7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Dollar General ramps up grocery private label More than half of the roughly 100 new items set to hit shelves early this year will be under the discounter’s Clover Valley brand. Grocery Dive January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)Dollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The 7 Undercurrents Driving Grocerant Niche Adoption in 2025 The evolution of Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh food has surged over the years, with 2025 proving to be a landmark moment for the grocerant niche. These retail food solutions cater to time-starved consumers seeking convenience, quality, and value. Steven Johnson, Foodservice Solutions® Grocerant Guru®, based in Tacoma, WA identifies seven powerful undercurrents driving this […] Grocerant Guru January 25, 2025January 25, 2025 6 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsShoppersMarketing: Social MediaRegional GroceryPartnershipsDept. FreshMarketing: TradeHealth & WellnessBrick and MortarDept. DeliMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. Fresh PreparedSustainabilityTrends: Food and BeverageCompetitionPricing & PromotionsPackagingTescoHy-VeeMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAmazonLidlKrogerOperations & Supply ChainMeta (Facebook)WaWaQ CommerceDeliveryDept. PerimeterBOPISTrends: MarketingTwitterAlbertsons / SafewayDollar GeneralGhost KitchenHEBAldi7-Eleven & SpeedwaySave A LotPublixDept. BakeryAlimentation Couche-TardStore LocationDept. BeverageCircle KESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger’s Pricing and Positioning Problems Kroger, one of the United States’ largest grocery chains, faces an increasingly challenging road ahead. The failed merger with Albertsons, intensified scrutiny over food stamp benefits, and a fragmented brand strategy are creating a conundrum for this retail giant. As competitors adapt more rapidly to changing consumer preferences, Kroger’s struggles highlight the evolving dynamics […] Grocerant Guru January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 4 min read KrogerConsumersData & InsightsDept. GroceryMarketing: Social MediaStrategyRegional GroceryMergersShoppersGovernmentMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: BrandAlbertsons / SafewayPackagingSustainabilityWegmansEconomyWalmartTechnology & InnovationDept. FreshMeta (Facebook)Dept. NonfoodBrick and MortarTwitterLegal & CriminalDeliveryDept. Fresh PreparedDollar GeneralDept. DeliHEBESG and CSRTargetResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsInclusivityPartnershipsAmazonMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General scales back on temporary warehouses The retailer plans to rely more on self-owned distribution centers to boost performance and capacity. RetailDive December 16, 2024December 16, 2024 < 1 min read Dollar GeneralOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Dollar General Is Testing Same-Day Delivery With DoorDash Dollar General is offering items on DoorDash’s Marketplace app. RetailWire December 10, 2024December 10, 2024 < 1 min read Food DeliveryDoorDashDollar GeneralDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Dollar General slowing fresh produce rollout to stores The retailer plans to introduce produce to 300 more locations throughout 2025 as it turns its attention to a new remodel project. Grocery Dive December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. FreshDept. PerimeterDollar GeneralBrick and MortarPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Dollar General Holding Its Own With Strong Q3 Earnings Dollar General posted earnings that beat expectations. RetailWire December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentDollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Shrink down at Dollar General after backing away from self-checkout Hurricanes took a toll in the third quarter and into the fourth, leading the discounter to lower its guidance slightly for the year. RetailDive December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 < 1 min read Tech: CashierlessDollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General tests same-day delivery as discounter chases Walmart Dollar General has felt pressure as Walmart, Amazon and others offer more digital ways to shop along with low prices. CNBC December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartDollar GeneralDeliveryAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Dollar stores are struggling to win over bargain hunters — here’s why Slowing sales and company-specific struggles have put pressure on Dollar General and Dollar Tree, which will report quarterly earnings this week. CNBC December 3, 2024December 3, 2024 < 1 min read Brick and MortarResults & InvestmentDollar GeneralDollar Tree 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Dollar General hires technology, distribution execs Tom Hutchins has been appointed senior vice president of technology, while Kevin Pinchon takes on a role as senior vice president of distribution. Grocery Dive December 2, 2024December 2, 2024 < 1 min read ExecutivesTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainDollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Here’s why Dollar Tree and Dollar General stocks have plummeted Dollar stores are dealing with a mix of both economic and self-inflicted problems. CNBC November 21, 2024November 21, 2024 < 1 min read Dollar TreeDollar GeneralEconomyBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Mass Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Walmart will use geospatial tech to power delivery The data-science capability redefines the retailer’s delivery maps to expand the channel’s reach and accessibility. Written by Grocery Dive April 17, 2025April 18, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Retailer Media Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Why Kroger’s former chief data officer is starting an AI-focused firm Todd James recently left the grocer’s 84.51° data analysis unit to start a firm that helps companies solve common problems related to artificial intelligence. Written by Grocery Dive April 17, 2025April 18, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain International Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Operations & Supply Chain Q1 2025 Top Retail Trends What happened in retail in Q1? (A lot!) What’s up: 🔺 Tariffs 🔺 Supply chain shifts 🔺 AI adoption 🔺 Value-oriented retailers’ store counts What’s down 🔻 Retailers with declining relevance 🔻 The status quo and certainty 🔻 DEI programs Written by Lisa Goller March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Retailer Media Retail Ecosystem Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share in cash for the Walgreens business, according to a company announcement. Shareholders can receive up to $3 more per share […] Written by Retail TouchPoints March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Corporate Strategy Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigns after ethics review His departure follows a company board investigation into conduct “unrelated to the business,” the grocer said. Written by Grocery Dive March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked