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  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit

Yahoo Expands Commerce Media Reach with Planet Fitness Partnership, New Hire

Yahoo Demand-Side Platform (DSP) has announced two strategic partnerships to expand its reach in commerce media and hired retail media veteran Mike Merna as Senior Director, Commerce Media Specialist Lead. The new partnerships — with PF Media Network, the media arm of Planet Fitness, and Rippl, the data and media network of Bridg — will […]
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Adidas Faces Nearly $400,000 in New Fines for Ongoing Safety Violations at NY Warehouse

Adidas America, a subsidiary of Adidas AG, is facing nearly $400,000 in new fines for fall hazards at its Chester, N.Y. warehouse, according to a statement from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The company was already cited for $17,403 in penalties in March 2022, after a 2021 OSHA inspection discovered an absence […]
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  1. Channel: Dollar/Value

Dollar General Expands Board with Kamy Scarlett Appointment

In a move that expands their leadership, Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) has appointed Kamy Scarlett to its board of directors, bringing it to a total of 10 members. Scarlett is the senior executive vice president of human resources, corporate affairs, and Best Buy Canada at Best Buy Co., Inc. This type of background will […]
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  1. Channel: Dollar/Value

DG aims to be one-stop shop for back-to-school

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General is positioning its stores as one-stop shops for back-to-school season, offering a wide array of school essentials while prioritizing quality and affordability. The retailer says its more than 20,000 locations in 48 states offer an expansive selection of back-to-school items to meet its customers’ needs, along with special deals and […]
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  1. Channel: Dollar/Value

Dollar General Agrees to Pay Fine for Worker Safety

A settlement has been reached between The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and Dollar General Corp. in regards to federal workplace safety violations. The outcome that has been disclosed is that the Dollar General company has agreed to pay a total sum of $12 million penalty and implement extensive safety measures.
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  1. Associates & Employees

Dollar General to Pay $12 Million Penalty to Settle Workplace Safety Claims

More than one year after Dollar General shareholders voted to implement an independent audit of in-store employee safety, the retailer has agreed to pay $12 million in penalties and make several workforce changes. In its settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Dollar General confirmed that it will make several efforts to improve workforce […]
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  1. Data & Insights

NRF Releases 2024 List of Top 100 Retailers

WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation has released its annual list of the Top 100 Retailers. Compiled by Kantar, the list ranks the industry’s largest retail companies by their U.S. sales. “This year’s list of the Top 100 Retailers largely reflects a post-pandemic return to normal,” NRF Executive Director of Research Mark Mathews said. “As […]
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  1. Channel: Dollar/Value

Dollar General announces Dolly Parton home collection

TENNESSEE – Dollar General has announced an exclusive collection of a multi-category kitchen and housewares from global icon Dolly Parton. Inspired by her rural upbringing in the Smoky Mountains, the kitchen and housewares collection is a nod to Parton’s legacy and depicts key moments from her early life. “Our shared humble beginnings make this a […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Retail Media’s Next Wave: Data Portability

Brands are under more pressure than ever to prove that their advertising investments are leading to meaningful ROI. To do that effectively, they are seeking out offerings that focus their dollars on known purchasers to eliminate wasted ad impressions. The solution? Retail media. Retail media lets brands identify consumers that are in market for specific […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

Dollar General announces Tony Rogers as SVP, CMO

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General has named Tony Rogers as senior vice president, chief marketing officer. Rogers has served as chief marketing officer at Walmart and chief marketing officer at Signet Jewelers. At Dollar General, he will lead the company’s marketing, brand, media and personalization strategies across all digital channels and the DG Media Network. “I […]
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  1. Owned Brands (Private Label)

Inflation weary consumers turn to Dollar General store brands

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Although inflation’s pace has slowed since the middle of 2022, the cost of everyday essentials continues to rise. At Dollar General, more shoppers are experimenting with store brands as they seek ways to lessen the strain on their family budgets, says Jackie Li, senior vice president, private brands and global sourcing at […]
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  1. Channel: Dollar/Value

Divesting Family Dollar mulled by Dollar Tree

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree Inc. has launched a review of “strategic alternatives” for its beleaguered Family Dollar unit, including “a potential sale, spin-off or other disposition of the business.” The announcement comes as Dollar Tree confronts a changing economic environment that has prompted a portfolio review. Company executives have identified some 600 Family Dollar […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Store closings are up significantly

NEW YORK — Ahold Delhaize recently said it would shutter an undetermined number of underperforming Stop & Shop supermarkets this year, joining what some press reports have described as a “tsunami” of planned retail store closings. Coresight Research, which tracks store openings and closings, said that as of May 31, major U.S. retailers have announced […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

Execs from Target, Hy-Vee and Five Below Top 2024 Retail Innovator Award Winners List

In the simplest terms, an innovator is someone who creates or introduces something new. But in the world of retail, innovators have the power and potential to do so much more: they drive cutting-edge tech implementations, unlock new revenue opportunities and help drive a brand into a new era of relevance and impact.   This year’s […]
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  1. Channel: Dollar/Value

Dollar General celebrates Fulton location’s 25th anniversary

FULTON, Mo. — Dollar General celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Fulton, Missouri distribution center this week. In company of senior leadership including CEO Todd Vasos, executive vice president of global supply chain, Rod West, and executive vice president and chief people officer, Kathy Reardon, all employees enjoyed a complimentary lunch as well as the […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Dollar General Voids Self-Checkout at 12,000 Stores, Citing Shrink

What a difference two years make: Dollar General was enthusiastic enough about self-checkout in June 2022 that it announced trialing 100% self-checkout at 200 stores. Now, the discount retailer has removed self-checkout from approximately 12,000 stores since the beginning of 2024, including 3,000 in May alone, citing shrink as the primary reason for the change. […]
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  1. Retailer Media

Dollar General Beefs Up Retail Media Offering with Criteo Integration

Dollar General has teamed up with Criteo to enhance its retail media offerings with onsite sponsored ads as well as plans to add additional ad formats later in the year. While the majority of Dollar General purchases happen in stores, the company receives a significant amount of web traffic from customers who build their lists […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Dollar General’s first quarter results top forecasts

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. cited an increase in customer traffic and market share gains in posting financial results for its first quarter that surpassed analysts’ forecasts. Net sales for the 13 weeks to May 3 increased 6.1% to $9.9 billion. Same-store sales were up 2.4%, with the increase in store traffic partially offset […]
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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 […]
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Kroger Announces Resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned from the Company following a Board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger's Policy on Business Ethics.
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Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025

1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […]
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  2. Holiday & Events

Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays

A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […]
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