Associates & Employees Your Views: Birds Of A Feather Last week it was announced that Dollar General’s former CEO, Todd Vasos, was coming out of retirement to run the company, which has been suffering from slowing growth and allegations of unsafe working conditions. I commented: Dollar General seems to be taking a page from Starbucks’ book. I’d argue that it has a lot of […] MorningNewsBeat October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 4 min read AssociatesDollar GeneralHoliday & EventsDept. BeverageAcquisitionGovernmentDept. GroceryLegal & CriminalMergersPredictions and ForecastsEconomyExecutivesDept. Adult BevBrick and MortarWalmartAlbertsons / SafewayShoppersRestaurantsRegional GroceryDept. BakeryKroger 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General brings back Todd Vasos as CEO Vasos led DG through a successful stretch, but since then the retailer has fallen on hard times Supermarket News October 14, 2023October 16, 2023 < 1 min read Dollar GeneralExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General Takes A Page From Starbucks’ Leadership Book CNBC reports that “Dollar General’s former CEO Todd Vasos is coming out of retirement to helm the company, which aims to rebound from slowing growth and allegations of unsafe working conditions. “Vasos, who served as the discounter’s CEO between June 2015 to November 2022, will replace Jeff Owen effective immediately, the company announced on Thursday […] MorningNewsBeat October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 < 1 min read Dollar GeneralRestaurantsExecutivesBrick and MortarAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Dollar General CEO out after less than a year The discount retailer said it fired Jeffery Owen “to restore stability and confidence” in the company and named former CEO Todd Vasos to take over the top job. Grocery Dive October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesDollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Podcast: Dollar General’s unique twist to retail media [[“value”:” Retail media has been exploding over the last year, and Dollar General is right there riding the wave. However, the discount retailer is taking a different approach. Rather than doing retail media in-house, Dollar General is partnering with third parties to deliver the message to consumers. In this episode of SN […] Supermarket News October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaDollar GeneralPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaConsumersPartnershipsMerchandisingExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Dollar General stock jumps after it brings back former CEO to jolt slowing sales growth Dollar General fired CEO Jeff Owen and replaced him with the retailer’s former chief executive Todd Vasos. CNBC October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesDollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Reiser’s Pieces: Why Factoring ESG Into Your Brand Planning is Imperative “I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Southern Region Minority Supplier Development Council — all about helping businesses set themselves up for growth in a changing retail landscape. My topic? The importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance. The audience? Small-to-midsize businesses and startups, keenly focused on the essentials that would make […] Market Performance Group October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 3 min read ESG and CSRSustainabilityConsumersStrategyAssociatesShoppersOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsPackagingVendorsTrends: RetailHealth & WellnessMerchandisingMarketing: In StoreData & InsightsDollar GeneralWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Most Dollar General workers can’t take paid sick leave: report According to a recent survey, Dollar General workers have trouble when it comes to obtaining paid sick leave, reports Bloomberg. The Harvard Shift Project conducted the study, which looked specifically at the access service workers have to paid sick leave. The study found that a little less than half of them (49%) do not get […] Supermarket News October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 < 1 min read AssociatesDollar GeneralCOVID19Thick DataDept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. DairyResults & InvestmentCostcoAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Your Views: “The Dirty Corners of Retail Practices” On the subject of the Amazon-FTC legal battle, one MNB reader wrote: If I was the retail industry and individual grocers, I would be watching this closely. On the surface, this looks like the FTC is taking its flashlight into Amazon’s dingy basement and shining a light into the dirty corners of retail practices. But […] MorningNewsBeat October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 11 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersAmazonWalgreensCompetitionDept. GroceryWakefernRegional GroceryGovernmentAssociatesBrick and MortarLegal & CriminalHEBConsumersWalmartAlbertsons / SafewayEconomyDollar GeneralPricing & PromotionsHealth & WellnessMarketing: TradeRestaurantsCOVID19CostcoTargetHoliday & EventsMarketing: Retail MediaData & InsightsDept. LaundryStore LocationSustainabilityMarketing: In StoreMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainDept. PharmacyDept. Natural / OrganicDept. OTCDept. BeveragePublixExecutivesDept. FreshResults & InvestmentDept. ApparelDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General Launches New Cash-Back “Loyalty” Program Dollar General said this week that it is launching a new digital offers loyalty program, called DG Cash Back, enabling “Dollar General shoppers to earn cash back on eligible purchases in their DG Wallet.” The company said that it “is now live and supported through the Ibotta Performance Network (IPN),” which allows “digital offers to […] MorningNewsBeat October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 2 min read Dollar GeneralMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersBrick and MortarConsumersPricing & PromotionsStrategyLegal & CriminalHealth & WellnessDept. ApparelAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General opens first-ever store in Montana [[“value”:”Discount retailer now has stores in all 48 states within continental U.S.”]] Supermarket News October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 < 1 min read Dollar GeneralBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Your Views: Split Decision? Responding to yesterday’s breaking news coverage of the FTC antitrust suit against Amazon, MNB reader Joe Ciccarelli wrote: Agree with all your observations. I would add – think AT&T, IBM and Microsoft antitrust lawsuits. It will take years and the only truly ones benefiting will be the various law firms the Government hires as well […] MorningNewsBeat September 27, 2023September 27, 2023 6 min read AmazonGovernmentDollar GeneralBrick and MortarLegal & CriminalData & InsightsAlbertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryDeliveryHealth & WellnessTechnology & InnovationKrogerOperations & Supply ChainPackagingCostcoShoppersMergersMerchandisingPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationDept. GroceryDivestituresDept. HBCDept. Adult BevAssociatesStrategyDept. BeverageDept. FreshDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Worth Reading: “The Worst Retail Job in America” Bloomberg Businessweek has a cover story about Dollar General, which it describes as “America’s most ubiquitous retailer,” with more than 19,000 US locations, “more than Walmart Inc. and Wendy’s Co. combined. Its main competitor, Dollar Tree Inc., has thousands fewer, even after acquiring rival Family Dollar some years back. Dollar General’s stores seem to be […] MorningNewsBeat September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 2 min read AssociatesDollar GeneralGovernmentBrick and MortarDollar TreeWalmartSustainabilityEconomyFamily DollarRestaurantsDept. DairyData & InsightsThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General is in a ‘really bad situation,’ and investors should stay away, Jim Cramer says [[“value”:”The circumstances around JPMorgan’s downgrade of Dollar General (DG) appear “highly unusual,” CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Wednesday.”]] CNBC September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 < 1 min read Dollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Your Views: Higher Purposes I did a FaceTime the other day about how employee disengagement actually can be an infection that can ravage an organization. One MNB reader responded: Businesses that are grounded in higher purpose, mission, values and beliefs offer their customers an opportunity to be part of something greater than themselves. In tandem, these organizations culturally are […] MorningNewsBeat September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 4 min read Dept. FreshDollar GeneralRegional GroceryAldiShoppersDeliveryAssociatesAmazonAhold DelhaizeOperations & Supply ChainAcquisitionOcadoMarketing: TradeCOVID19MerchandisingBrick and MortarAlbertsons / SafewayDept. PerimeterDept. GroceryWalmartHealth & WellnessKrogerLegal & CriminalPricing & PromotionsResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General sued for overcharging customers in Missouri [[“value”:”Several stores committed multiple violations, an investigation found”]] Supermarket News September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 < 1 min read Dollar GeneralBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General Sued For Deceptive Pricing Fox News reports that the Missouri Attorney General’s office has sued Dollar general, accusing the company of “unfair and deceptive pricing.” The suit charges that Dollar General’s hundreds of stores in the state advertise one price on the shelf and then charge a different price at checkout: ” “Dollar General is routinely overcharging Missouri consumers […] MorningNewsBeat September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 < 1 min read Dollar GeneralConsumersBrick and MortarMerchandisingDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Temu takes share of wallet from Dollar General, Dollar Tree customers Access chart in Dash. Dollar General shoppers are increasingly buying from online deep discounter Temu according to Earnest credit card data. Since the Pinduoduo-owned online marketplace Temu entered the US market in late 2022, it has shaken up the discount sales space. Temu sells rock-bottom priced home goods and clothing through its gamified app and […] Earnest Research September 15, 2023September 18, 2023 2 min read ShoppersDollar GeneralData & InsightsDollar TreeDept. NonfoodFamily DollarData VisualizationDept. ApparelWalmartDept. Toys & GamesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Your Views: Multiplier Effects On the subject of treating employees in a way that keeps them engaged, one MNB reader wrote: I have a nephew with limited cognitive skills but is a loyal bagger at a Michigan Kroger. On his fifth year of service he received a package containing Thank You cards from store management and fellow workers as […] MorningNewsBeat September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 9 min read Regional GroceryAldiKrogerAssociatesAcquisitionShoppersDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliConsumersWalmartBrick and MortarDept. GroceryDeliveryDept. NonfoodCOVID19PublixHEBMarketing: In StoreDollar GeneralGovernmentExecutivesKellogg'sLidlPackagingWegmansHealth & WellnessDept. Adult BevOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. BeveragePiggly WigglyMeijerLegal & CriminalMarketing: BrandMarketing: PrintMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoAlbertsons / SafewaySoutheastern GrocersSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsDept. FreshInclusivityDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Dollar General plans to fully automate South Carolina distribution center [[“value”:” Dollar General has announced automation plans for a distribution center in South Carolina, with plans for a nationwide launch to follow. This effort to automate the delivery of goods to individual stores is part of an overall effort to overcome supply chain issues, reports local news outlet The Post and Courier. The […] Supermarket News September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 2 min read Operations & Supply ChainDollar GeneralDeliveryResults & InvestmentBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationStrategyExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Advertising to Rural Customers with Dollar General’s Molly Hjelm The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Molly Hjelm, Head of Ad Sales at Dollar General Media Network, the retail media division of Dollar General. Follow Molly Hjelm on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollyhjelm/Follow Dollar General on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dollar-general/ Follow DGMN online at: https://www.dgmedianetwork.com/ Molly answers these questions:1) Would you please highlight a few […] The CPG Guys September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 2 min read Dollar GeneralMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Retail MediaShoppersPodcastsESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationMarketing: BroadcastGooglePredictions and ForecastsAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Advertising to Rural Customers with Dollar General’s Molly Hjelm The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Molly Hjelm, Head of Ad Sales at Dollar General Media Network, the retail media division of Dollar General. Follow Molly Hjelm on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollyhjelm/Follow Dollar General on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dollar-general/ Follow DGMN online at: https://www.dgmedianetwork.com/ Molly answers these questions:1) Would you please highlight a few […] The CPG Guys September 13, 2023September 14, 2023 2 min read Dollar GeneralMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Retail MediaShoppersPodcastsESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationMarketing: BroadcastGooglePredictions and ForecastsAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Reiser’s Pieces: Why Accelerating Your Dollar Strategy Now Makes Sense “A few years back, when I was with Dollar General in the Chief Merchant seat, Fortune saw us as “a crafty mix of 7-Eleven-like convenience and Walmart-like low prices.” Yeah, but…that description doesn’t begin to do justice to the strong value-and-convenience proposition of the value channel – a proposition that’s put Dollar General and Dollar […] Market Performance Group September 13, 2023September 14, 2023 3 min read ConsumersPartnershipsShoppersStrategyData & InsightsMerchandisingTechnology & InnovationConagraOperations & Supply ChainReturnsDollar GeneralPredictions and ForecastsDept. RefrigeratedBrick and MortarDept. NonfoodWalmartOmnichannelAmazonDollar TreeSustainabilityResults & InvestmentOwned Brands (Private Label)ExecutivesFamily DollarEconomyDept. GroceryAssociatesDept. ApparelCOVID197-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Dollar General braces for $95M profit hit as it clears inventory While it works to reduce stock levels, the discounter is also investing in new planning tools to help manage flows at stores and distribution centers. Grocery Dive September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainDollar GeneralStrategyDept. NonfoodBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General makes executive promotions [[“value”:”DG has promoted five associates”]] Supermarket News September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 < 1 min read Dollar GeneralMarketing: TradeExecutivesAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Dollar General makes 5 top executive promotions The latest appointments include a new executive vice president of global supply chain as well as a new senior vice president of inventory and demand management. Grocery Dive September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesMarketing: TradeDollar GeneralOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Dollar General Revises 2023 Outlook Amid Financial Shortfalls Although Placer.ai’s quarterly index for Q2 2023 found that store traffic for discount and dollar stores were up 4.7% year over year, Dollar General CEO Jeff Owen revealed that the company was “not satisfied” with overall financial results for its Q2, which ended August 3, 2023. Dollar General reported a net sales increase of 3.9% […] Retail TouchPoints September 2, 2023September 2, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIDollar GeneralResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainStore LocationShoppersBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaAssociatesExecutivesTargetMarketing: In StoreDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Dollar General Revises 2023 Outlook Amid Financial Shortfalls Although Placer.ai’s quarterly index for Q2 2023 found that store traffic for discount and dollar stores were up 4.7% year over year, Dollar General CEO Jeff Owen revealed that the company was “not satisfied” with overall financial results for its Q2, which ended August 3, 2023. Dollar General reported a net sales increase of 3.9% […] Retail TouchPoints September 2, 2023September 5, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIDollar GeneralResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainStore LocationShoppersBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaAssociatesExecutivesTargetMarketing: In StoreDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Dollar General still upbeat after poor Q2 earnings Despite poor earnings, Dollar General said it was happy about progress made during the second quarter. However, expectations for the rest of the fiscal year have been tempered, following a quarter which saw same-store sales decrease 0.1% and gross profit drop from 32.3% in Q2 2022 to 31.1% in 2023. Related: New details emerge from deadly […] Supermarket News September 1, 2023September 7, 2023 2 min read Results & InvestmentDollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General set to open nearly 1K new stores despite profit, margin declines The discounter is grappling with bloated inventories, which analysts say are contributing to shrink and impeding store operations. RetailDive August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 < 1 min read Dollar GeneralBrick and MortarOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces FMI Launches 2024 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Series: How Consumers Are Finding Value at the Grocery Store ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #foodindustry–Shoppers enjoy food shopping as much as ever, according to the latest annual survey by FMI – The Food Industry Association. Written by BusinessWire - Supermarket May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Retailers: Is AI the answer to all your problems? Not so fast…proceed with caution! Written by Supermarket News May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Could AI Be Your Next Stylist? Consumers Are Ready Keeping up with nanosecond social media trends is a never-ending challenge for retail brands and shoppers. In addition to responding to these fast-paced microtrends, merchandisers face increased pressure to incorporate cutting-edge personalization techniques that drive authentic shopping experiences and cultivate brand loyalty. So, what’s the answer to remaining innovative and on-trend in 2024? According to […] Written by TotalRetail May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Channel: Grocery Media & Marketing Kroger considers Disney+ perk for grocery delivery members US retail giant Kroger is reportedly in talks with the Walt Disney Company to offer the Disney+ streaming service as a benefit to paying members of its Kroger Boost grocery delivery programme. The post Kroger considers Disney+ perk for grocery delivery members appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Channel: Dollar/Value Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Mass Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Sam’s Club Expands Store Rollout of AI-Powered Exit Tech Walmart-owned Sam’s Club says it’s turning to artificial intelligence to speed up its own exit technology. Instead of requiring store staff to check members’ purchases against their receipts when leaving the store, Sam’s Club customers who pay either at a register or through the Scan & Go mobile app can now walk out of the […] Written by 0 Author Missing May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked