Operations & Supply Chain Family Dollar To Permanently Close Rat-Infested Warehouse Family Dollar announced this week that it is closing down the West Memphis, Arkansas, warehouse that was discovered earlier this year to have a massive rodent infestation, which prompted a recall of items that were held there and might have been contaminated. However, the company maintained that the closure was not related to the Food […] MorningNewsBeat May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 2 min read Operations & Supply ChainFamily DollarGovernmentDeliveryBrick and MortarDollar TreeDept. GroceryAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar Tree names chief supply chain officer, Family Dollar chief merchant John Flanigan, Larry Gatta join deep discount chain from rival Dollar General Supermarket News May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainFamily DollarExecutivesDollar TreeDollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar Tree taps former Dollar General execs for help with supply chain, merchandising The hires are the latest with experience at the dollar store’s faster-growing rival to join, along with new executive chair Richard Dreiling. RetailDive May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 < 1 min read ExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingDollar TreeDollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar Tree adds two to leadership team CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree has made two key additions to its leadership team, naming John Flanigan chief supply chain officer and Larry Gatta chief merchandising officer for the Family Dollar banner. “Driving supply chain efficiencies and improving the operating performance of our Family Dollar banner are important elements to long-term value creation for our […] MMR May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 3 min read Operations & Supply ChainDollar TreeExecutivesDollar GeneralFamily DollarStore FormatDept. BeverageDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarMerchandisingDept. GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayAssociatesConsumersData & InsightsShoppersDept. PetEconomyRite AidStore LocationTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dreiling appointed to top post on Dollar Tree board CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree Inc. has shaken up its board of directors, naming Rick Dreiling, former chief executive officer of Dollar General Corp., executive chairman and adding Paul Hilal, CEO of private equity firm Mantle Ridge LP, as vice chair along with five other new directors. Former chairman and CEO Bob Sasser and five […] MMR March 21, 2022March 21, 2022 2 min read Dollar TreeExecutivesSustainabilityFamily DollarAcquisitionResults & InvestmentDollar GeneralBrick and MortarESG and CSRStrategyConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General expects to pick up customers as prices rise Dollar General is forecasting a sales increase of about 10 percent this year and a jump in profits of between 12 and 14 percent. The retailers expects that inflation will lead more consumers to shop in its stores. Rival Dollar Tree recently increased its top price from $1 to $1.25, but Dollar General has not […] RetailWire March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 < 1 min read Dollar GeneralConsumersEconomyDollar TreeBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Jason & Scot Show Episode 288 – News and Q4 Earnings Report’s A weekly podcast with the latest e-commerce news and events. In episode 288 we cover some industry news and review retailers Q4 earnings reports. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Podcast RSS SoundCloud TuneIn iHeartRadio Google Play Music Overcast Pocket Casts Facebook ????? News eTail West Tradshow Amazon Stock Split Shopify Fulfillment Network eBay […] RetailGeek March 16, 2022March 16, 2022 31 min read AmazonIndustry Conferences and EventsEconomyBOPISBrick and MortarConsumersMarketing: SocialCOVID19GovernmentDeliveryMarketing: Retail MediaDept. NonfoodDept. ApparelGoogleData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainMetaverseCustomer ExperienceAssociatesDept. FuelCustomer ExperienceMarketing: BroadcastExecutivesMeta (Facebook)Legal & CriminalCryptoDept. FreshBest BuyDollar TreeDept. Sporting goodsDept. Adult BevCPG: Adult BeverageDept. HBCDept. Natural / OrganicMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value A Brand Is More Than Its Name Brands are dynamic. Great brand leadership evolves brands in order for brands to stay relevant and differentiated in the customer’s mind. Just because a brand evolves to deliver its promise in a more relevant, differentiated manner does not mean the brand must change its name. Pizza Hut sells more than pizza. UPS (United Parcel Service) […] Branding Strategy March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 4 min read Dollar TreeMarketing: BrandStrategyShoppersAssociatesRestaurantsDept. DairyConsumersDept. BeverageDeliveryInternationalBrick and MortarMarketing: SocialDept. FreshTechnology & InnovationTargetPricing & PromotionsCostcoFamily DollarExecutivesDept. RefrigeratedEconomyCOVID19Walmart7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Dollar Tree taps Rick Dreiling as executive chairman in board revamp Ex-Dollar General CEO to take over board leadership from retiring Bob Sasser Supermarket News March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 < 1 min read ExecutivesDollar TreeDollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar Tree shakes up board under pressure from activist investor Former Dollar General CEO Richard Drilling was named executive chairman of Dollar Tree’s board as part of a deal reached with the activist investor, Mantle Ridge. The firm’s founder, Paul Hilal, was also named to the board along with five independent directors. RetailWire March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 < 1 min read Dollar TreeExecutivesDollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Bending to activist pressure, Dollar Tree revamps board Former Dollar General CEO Richard Dreiling is set to take over the board chair role following the departure of longtime leader Bob Sasser. RetailDive March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 < 1 min read Dollar TreeExecutivesDollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Swiftly quickly gets brick-and-mortar stores set up to cater to online customers Much of the technology attention lately has been paid to e-commerce companies, driven in large part by brick-and-mortar stores having to close for some time during the global pandemic. However, some companies, like retail technology company Swiftly, want to give those retailers a chance to capture similar customer experiences, loyalty and digital advertising dollars. When […] Tech Crunch March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationBrick and MortarShoppersMarketing: In StoreResults & InvestmentDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsConsumersAmazonMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationData & InsightsPepsiCoCOVID19ExecutivesCustomer ExperienceDept. HBCDollar TreeAssociatesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionStart UpsSustainabilityTargetDept. Sporting goodsWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Your Views: Mixed Reactions To Kroger’s Pure-Play E-Grocery Strategy On Friday, MNB reported that Kroger plans to bring its hub-and-spoke approach to an pure-play e-grocery model to three new markets – Austin and San Antonio, Texas, and Birmingham, Alabama. I commented, in part: It seems to me that what we are watching here is the creation of a new competitive reality that will affect […] MorningNewsBeat March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 4 min read KrogerResults & InvestmentBrick and MortarStrategyShoppersConsumersOperations & Supply ChainCompetitionDept. PetMarketing: Retail MediaPublixDept. GroceryInsight ProvidersdunnhumbyTechnology & InnovationTargetOwned Brands (Private Label)WalmartGoogleFamily DollarDollar TreeData & InsightsDeliveryDept. Fresh84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar Tree Lays Out 2022 Expansion Plans (Rat Nests Not Included) Dollar Tree said this week that during the current fiscal year, it “plans to open 590 new stores and to renovate 800 Family Dollar stores. The new stores are expected to consist of 190 Dollar Tree stores and 400 Family Dollar stores. Approximately 350 of the new Family Dollar stores will be in the Combo […] MorningNewsBeat March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 2 min read Dollar TreeBrick and MortarFamily DollarReturnsDept. GroceryStore FormatAssociatesShoppersOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Retail Media Networks Are One Of The Most Important Trends Of 2022, But They Need To Evolve Amazon released its Q4 earnings on February 3, which included the disclosure that Amazon had sold $31.1 billion in ads on its platform in 2021, making Amazon a bigger advertising platform than YouTube. Two weeks later, on February 17, Forbes March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 5 min read Marketing: Retail MediaConsumersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: SocialShoppersAmazonCOVID19Data & InsightsMarketing: In StoreGoogleKrogerMarketing: Digital MediaResults & InvestmentPartnershipsMerchandisingTargetWalmartExecutivesBrick and MortarData VisualizationMarketing: ShopperMeta (Facebook)Technology & InnovationTrends: RetailTwitterBest BuyLowesOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodCustomer ExperienceMarketing: BrandHealth & WellnessDollar TreeMarketing: TradeDept. Natural / OrganicDept. FreshCVSAI / MLWeatherTech: AIWalmart ConnectSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Stores & Formats Warehouse Rodent Infestation Closes 400+ Family Dollar Stores The New York Times reports that Family Dollar had to temporarily close “more than 400 stores after the discovery of a rodent infestation and other unsanitary conditions at a distribution center in Arkansas touched off a far-reaching recall of food, dietary supplements, cosmetics and other products. “A recent Food and Drug Administration inspection of the […] MorningNewsBeat February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 2 min read Brick and MortarFamily DollarOperations & Supply ChainDept. GroceryExecutivesDollar TreeDept. PetAssociatesAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Dollar Tree’s executive chairman to retire Bob Sasser joined the discounter more than two decades ago. His departure could smooth tensions with an activist investor. RetailDive February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 < 1 min read ExecutivesDollar Tree 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar Tree executive chairman Bob Sasser to retire CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree Inc. executive chairman Bob Sasser plans to retire from that post prior to the company’s 2022 annual meeting. Dollar Tree said Friday that, in recognition of Sasser’s many years of service, the board has decided to give him the honorary title of chairman emeritus upon his retirement. Bob Sasser “Bob […] MMR February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 2 min read Dollar TreeExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesBrick and MortarInternationalMarketing: SocialInternational - North America 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Dollar Tree, Inc. Announces Retirement of Executive Chairman Bob Sasser CHESAPEAKE, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), today announced that Bob Sasser, 70, intends to retire from his role as Executive Chairman of Dollar Tree’s Board of Directors prior to the Company’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. In recognition of his many years of outstanding service to the Company, the Board has unanimously determined to […] BusinessWire - Retail February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 < 1 min read ExecutivesDollar Tree 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Family Dollar fined in Mass. for meal break violations The Massachusetts Attorney General’s office has fined the chain, owned by Dollar Tree, $1.5 million for over 3,900 violations of the state’s breaks and time off regulations, which are designed to safeguard an employee’s right to a break of at least 30 minutes for every six hours worked. The AG determined through investigations that the […] RetailWire February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 < 1 min read Family DollarDollar TreeDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Instacart offers one-hour delivery at Dollar Tree Speed continues to be the name of the game in grocery delivery. Instacart and Dollar Tree are working together to offer one-hour delivery at locations across the country. “When it comes to major household expenses, we know every dollar counts,” said Instacart President Carolyn Everson said. “That’s why we’re proud to expand our footprint with […] fooddeliverynews.com January 13, 2022January 13, 2022 < 1 min read DeliveryInstacartDollar TreePricing & PromotionsFamily DollarPartnershipsDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarExecutivesConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart doubles down on its ready-made meals offering with new hub and faster delivery Instacart is introducing a new “Ready Meals” hub to make it easier for users to discover and order ready-made meals from grocery stores on its app. The on-demand grocery delivery platform has offered ready-made meals since January 2020 but says the option was not as visible or prominent in its app, which is why it’s […] Tech Crunch January 13, 2022January 13, 2022 2 min read InstacartDeliveryDept. GroceryBrick and MortarDept. FreshAhold DelhaizePartnershipsConsumersPredictions and ForecastsKrogerAcquisitionTechnology & InnovationWakefernDept. NonfoodDollar TreeFamily DollarHoliday & EventsPublixTargetDept. Fresh Prepared 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Department Stores Jason & Scot Show Episode 283 – 2021 Year End Review A weekly podcast with the latest e-commerce news and events. Episode 283 is a recap the most significant changes to the retail industry in 2021. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Podcast RSS SoundCloud TuneIn iHeartRadio Google Play Music Overcast Pocket Casts Facebook ????? It’s our final show of 2021! We recap the US […] RetailGeek December 21, 2021December 28, 2021 27 min read Brick and MortarData & InsightsAmazonDept. ApparelCOVID19DeliveryConsumersDept. NonfoodHoliday & EventsDept. FreshDept. Sporting goodsAssociatesBest BuyData VisualizationHealth & WellnessExecutivesGoogleEconomyDept. HBCBed Bath & BeyondDept. AppliancesCostcoDept. FuelDept. FrozenDept. BeverageDept. PaperDollar GeneralDollar Tree 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Wisconsin Dollar Tree store closes as associates quit A sign posted on the door of a Dollar Tree in Saint Francis, WI, says it all: “This Dollar Tree will be closed until further notice. All the workers quit, and we must restaff.” RetailWire December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 < 1 min read AssociatesDollar Tree 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar Tree hits back at activist investor seeking board revamp The retailer hurled rhetorical bombs at a fund that wants to replace all of its directors and install a former Dollar General chief as executive chairman. Grocery Dive December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 < 1 min read Dollar TreeExecutivesDollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar Tree hits back at activist investor seeking board revamp The retailer hurled rhetorical bombs at a fund that wants to replace all of its directors and install a former Dollar General chief as executive chairman. RetailDive December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 < 1 min read Dollar TreeExecutivesDollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Instacart expedites omnichannel retailing SAN FRANCISCO — Buoyed by the recent boom in omnichannel retailing, Instacart is redoubling its efforts to cement a central role in the marketplace, extending existing relationships with retail partners, establishing new ones, and expanding the scope of activities to include services that directly touch what goes on inside the store. “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, […] MMR December 14, 2021January 16, 2022 4 min read Technology & InnovationInstacartDeliveryPartnershipsCOVID19ConsumersDept. GroceryAcquisitionBOPISDept. NonfoodPricing & PromotionsShoppersResults & InvestmentDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreMarketing: TradeWalgreensDept. Adult BevExecutivesCVSDollar TreeInternational - North AmericaKrogerBest BuyOperations & Supply ChainDept. PerimeterBed Bath & BeyondPublixDept. Pharmacy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 4
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar Tree signals it is open to ex-Dollar General CEO joining its board Dollar Tree is offering a compromise with the activist investor Mantle Ridge that would see it add Richard Dreiling, former CEO of Dollar General, to its board of directors. The investment firm, which owns 5.7 percent of Dollar Tree’s stock, had been looking to replace the retailer’s full slate of directors. RetailWire December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 < 1 min read Dollar TreeExecutivesDollar GeneralResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Inflation reaches highest level since 1982 The U.S. inflation rate in November was 6.8 percent, the highest monthly number since 1982. Rising costs have forced a wide number of retailers to increase prices. Dollar Tree, for example, has upped its top price point from $1 to $1.25. RetailWire December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 < 1 min read EconomyDollar Tree 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Roundup Of The Top 2021 Retail & CPG Trends How did Beyoncé, Simone Biles, and boozeless beer shape our shopping trends? As the year winds down, it’s time to review 2021’s retail predictions—and the surprises that popped up along the way. This trend analysis can give U.S. and global consumer packaged goods (CPG) suppliers and retailers clarity on adapting to and satisfying consumers’ evolving […] RangeMe December 8, 2021January 12, 2022 11 min read ConsumersAmazonBOPISBrick and MortarDeliveryCOVID19Dept. Adult BevDept. GroceryCPG: Adult BeverageHealth & WellnessDept. BeverageDept. FreshDept. HBCDept. Dairy7-Eleven & SpeedwayBed Bath & BeyondBest BuyConsultingCVSDept. ApparelInclusivityInstacartEconomyAssociatesMarketing: SocialDept. NonfoodDept. RefrigeratedHoliday & EventsOperations & Supply ChainInternational - UKMarketing: In StoreExecutivesKrogerInternationalMarketing: BrandMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionInternational - North AmericaDollar TreeDollar GeneralMobile commerceMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Your Daily QuickWit (5/20): Top Retail News Yesterday's top retail news and most read stories Written by RetailWit May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Channel: Delivery Department & Category Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Department: Food Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Flink, the German instant grocery upstart, snaps up France’s Cajoo for ~$93M, takes fresh Carrefour funding, sources say at $5B valuation Instant grocery startups sprang up and grew like weeds during COVID-19, fueled by consumers opting to practice social distancing and ready to order their food and sundries at the tap of an app, and VCs seeing an gap in the delivery market that had yet to be definitively filled. Now, perhaps inevitably, comes the consolidation. Written by Tech Crunch May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Battle of the titans: Walmart marketplace shows big gains against Amazon Get a by-the-numbers view of Walmart's remarkable e-commerce growth and seller profitability. Written by Future of Commerce May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Agencies & Vendors International Shopper & Customer Associates & Employees Lowest consumer confidence for nearly 50 years A consumer confidence monitor that has been running since 1974 recorded its lowest-ever score this month. The well-established GfK index was down to -40 for May, meaning consumers are less confident now than at any time for nearly half a century. Joe Staton, client strategy director at GfK, said: “This comes as UK unemployment hits […] Written by Talking Retail May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Restaurants Department: Food Media & Marketing Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Success Does Leave Clues for Food Retailers Giving credit where credit is due. The grocerant niche filled with Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared food continues to drive top-line sales and bottom-line profits in every channel of retail foodservice. According to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® the recent insights by the NPD group show just have important the […] Written by Grocerant Guru May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked