March 31 – RH CEO Friedman Touts Big Expansion Plans After Q4 Earnings Beat
Restoration Hardware CEO Gary Freidman highlighted the company’s active retail expansion and brand extension strategy after releasing fourth-quarter results that saw RH beat a Wall Street estimate on earnings but not on sales. From: HomePage News
March 30 – Meijer Readies Sustainability Supplier Summit
From home merchandise to pet foods, Meijer is giving vendors across the United States a chance to present their environmentally friendly products to company merchants at the Summit. From: HomePage News
March 30 – HomeGoods Helps Shoppers Design Décor of Their Dreams
Consumers can visit homegoodsdreamvibes.com to experience a new way of refreshing their surroundings and receive a Dream Vibe, a personal, décor-filled design snapshot. From: HomePage News
March 30 – Foxtrot Plans 4 New Stores in DMV Region
After its Virginia debut in Alexandria earlier this month, Foxtrot will open its second northern Virginia location in Rosslyn at the Highlands in early fall and its first store in Maryland at Bethesda Row shopping mall later this year. From: Progressive Grocer
March 30 – Five Below to Open Up to 400 Stores During the Next Two Years
Five Below is accelerating what is already one of the most aggressive programs in specialty retail. From: Chain Store Age
March 29 – BJ’s First Warehouse Club on DoorDash Marketplace
BJ’s becomes the first wholesale club available on DoorDash marketplace, the company announced, providing consumers with access to home essentials grocery needs on-demand. From: HomePage News
March 29 – Hy-Vee Expands to Southeast: Promotes Women-Owned Businesses
The West Des Moines, IA based chain will host the Hy-Vee Opportunity Inclusive Business Summit on May 25. From: Winsight Grocery Business
March 29 – 2 Independent Grocers in D.C. About Unchecked Buyer Power
Tom Charley, co-owner of Charley Family Shop N’ Save in Greensburg, PA, and Anthony Pena, owner of City Supermarkets in Norwalk, CT testified on behalf of the NGA to the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division. From: Winsight Grocery Business
March 29 – Winn-Dixie Unveils 4 Remodeled Store in Louisiana
The locations- two in Baton Rouge and once each in Destrehan and Franklinton – feature more local products and updated produce departments. From: Progressive Grocer
March 29 – PayPal Extending Happy Returns to Ulta, Others
The company is letting merchants who offer PayPal Checkout use its Happy Returns portal at no additional cost. From: HomePage News
March 29 – Cost Plus Owner Adds Supermarket Chain
Kingwood Capital Management, a private equity firm based in Los Angles, has acquired the Save Mart Cos., which operates 200 stores across California and Northern Nevada under the banners of Save Mart, Lucky California, and FoodMaxx. From: HomePage News
March 28 – Amazon Fresh Pursues Zero Carbon Future
Amazon characterized the move to achieve certification from the International Living Future Institute as an important milestone in meeting its Climate Pledge commitments, and the effort certainly could help its appeal to younger, more environmentally conscious consumers. From: HomePage News
March 28 – Numerator: DIYers Keep Spending, Some More Than Others
Despite COVID restrictions, supply change disruptions an unprecedented price increases, 40% of people are doing more projects than before the pandemic and 45% are doing about the same number. From: HomePage News
March 28 – NRF: Inflation Looms Over Easter Spending
Inflation concerns are driving consumers to seek the most value they can for the dollar when shopping for Easter. From: HomePage News
March 25 – Meijer Readies Two New Ohio Stores
The Michigan-based grocery chain is expanding with two new stores in northeastern Ohio. From: StoreBrands
March 25 – Walmart, Amazon Lead NRF Top Global Retailers Ranking
Walmart tops Amazon as the leading retailer on the National Retail Federation annual ranking of the Top 50 Global Retailers conducted with market researcher Kantar. From: HomePage News
March 25 – Bed Bath & Beyond Reaches Agreement with Activist Investor
After a dispute about the future of the company, Bed Bath & Beyond has entered into a cooperation agreement with Ryan Cohen and RC Ventures LLC, owner of 9.8% of the company’s outstanding shares, that could result in the spinoff of buybuy Baby. From: HomePage News
March 24 – Instacart Unveils Platform to Enhance Retailer Capabilities
Instacart has developed a platform operation that retailers can use to enhance their interaction with it and tap new capabilities. From: HomePage News
March 24 – Numerator: COVID Housewares Gains by the Numbers
The Pandemic-Driven Housewares Purchases & Usage Post-Lockdown Report from Numerator supports the observation that stay-at-home requirements instituted during the pandemic drove housewares purchases. From: HomePage News
March 24 – Nordstrom Adds Two Rack Stores to Entice Shoppers
The new Nordstrom Rack stores will operate in Phoenix, AZ, at Desert Ridge Marketplace, and Riverside, CA, at Canyon Springs Marketplace, the company announced. From: HomePage News
March 24 – Walmart Sues BJ’s for Alleged Infringement on its Scan & Go Tech
In Its complaint, Walmart said BJ’s Pay self-checkout technology was “strikingly similar” and offered “nearly identical functionality” as the company’s Scan & Go feature used as Sam’s Club. From: Retail Dive
March 24 – SpartanNash Renews Military Contract through 2025
Grand Rapids, MI based food solutions company has announced a renewed contract with the U.S. Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). From: StoreBrands
March 24 – Balls Food Stores Makes Several Management Changes
Kansas City, KS based Balls Food Stores has made several senior management changes that reflect its commitment to its teammates, customers and communities, the family owned, and operated grocer said. From: Winsight Grocery Business
March 23 – Women-Owned Urban Market Enters Windy City’s Grocery Space
Christina Palivos and Maris Dernis are the co-owners of Urban Market, a new independent grocery store that’s now open at 1001 W. Chicago Ave. in Chicago’s River West area
From: Winsight Grocery Business
March 23 – Petco Outlines Future Strategy and Goals
Ahead of 2022 Investor Day Event in NYC, Petco Health and Wellness Company has unveiled its long term strategic priorities with a focus on the pet retailers exclusive and private label offerings. From: Store Brands
March 23 – Kroger’s Latest Tech Partnership to Move Freshness Initiatives Forward
Grocer will work with NVIDIA to reimagine shopping experience using AI-enabled applications and service. From: Progressive Grocer
March 23 – Petco CEO Says Company’s Growth is Inflation-Proof as Americans Splurge on Pets and Bigger Homes
CEO Ron Coughlin on Wednesday said the specialty retailer has a key advantage in an uncertain environment: Americans spend on pets even when their budgets tighten. From: CNBC
March 23 – Retail, Appliance companies Make Newsweek List of Most Trusted Firms
Newsweek and Statista have partnered to release their first annual ranking of America’s Most Trusted Companies. From: HomePage News
March 23 – Macy’s Expanding Backstage as it Builds Out Newer Formats
The Backstage shops will range from 11,000 to 16,000 sq. ft. of retail space, stocking housewares and apparel, as well as toys, beauty products, designer handbags, activewear and pet gifts among other items in an ever-changing assortment. From: HomePage News
March 23 – Study: 40% of Global Chain Retail Sales Online by 2026
According to the Future of the Digital Shelf study, 40% of global chain retail sales will take place online by 2026.From: HomePage News
March 22 – Hy-Vee to Host 1st Pet Products Summit
Hy-Vee, Inc. will host its first virtual Pet Products Summit on May 2 – the company’s first category-specific summit for new supporters. From: Progressive Grocer
March 22 – Amazon launches Same-Day Delivery Facility in Massachusetts
Such sub same-day facilities operate Amazon mini-fulfillment centers optimized for delivering hundreds of thousands of items with ultra-fast delivery speed, the company asserted. From: HomePage News
March 22 – Former Dollar General Chief Dreiling Made Dollar Tree Exec Chairman
Dollar Tree has entered into a Stewardship Framework Agreement with affiliates of investment firm Mantle Ridge LP that supports the appointment of former Dollar General chairman and CEO Richard Dreiling to the post of executive chairman. From: HomePage News
March 22 – Kohl’s Still Wary of Sale, Activist Investor
Kohl’s maintained that its board, with experience in functions critical to evaluations, including mergers and acquisition, would be able to properly evaluate potential outcomes for the company. From: HomePage News
March 21 – Target Debuts Its Most Sustainable Store
Target Corp. announced that the company has developed its most sustainable store to date in Vista, CA, one that will generate more renewable energy than it needs to operate annually. From: HomePage News
March 21 – Dollar General Pushes Past Q4 Headwinds, Cites Popshelf Growth
As it continues to roll out its latest store concepts while dealing with macroeconomic issues, Dollar General Corp. topped a MarketBeat-published analyst consensus estimate on earnings but missed on revenue. From: HomePage News
March 21 – NRF: February Retail Strong Versus 2021 but Gains Slowed
Retail sales showed a strong year-over-year gain in February, but the monthly pace slowed after January as inflation drove up prices and lingering effects of CoVID-19 omicron hit the supply Chain, according to the NRF. From: HomePage News
March 18 – Grocery Chains Continue Initiatives for Ukrainian Aid
The Fresh Market, Publix and SpartanNash have all announced new initiatives to aid the citizens of Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country that began in February. From: Store Brands
March 17 – Click & Collect E-Grocer Arrives in Chicago
The Startup Fresh Street has started operations in the city, offering more than 4.000 products for pickup with a 30-minute window. From: Progressive Grocer
March 17 – True Value Appointed to White House Supply Chain Task Force
True Value joins Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) along with a small number of U.S. companies asked to share their expertise managing the supply chain crisis.
From: Hardware Retailing
March 17 – Williams-Sonoma Comps Buoy Q4
Continued comparable store growth has helped Williams-Sonoma be earnings estimate even if revenues fell short of Wall Street’s favor. From: HomePage News
March 17 – SpartanNash Names Chief Customer Office
SpartanNash has promoted David Sisk to the newly created position of chief customer officer. From: Progressive Grocer
March 17 – Bristol Farms Debuts New Market Concept for 40th Anniversary
Southern California specialty grocer Bristol Farms is opening a new market concept known as Bristol Farms Newfound Market at the Irvine Spectrum Center in Orange County, California. From: Progressive Grocer
March 16 – Lowe’s Welcoming Spring with Omnichannel Promotion
The omnichannel promotion, initially introduced in April 2021, features enhanced in-store experiences and workshops, special discounts on top spring products and an initiative to spread more plants leading up to Earth Day. From: Chain Store Age
March 16 – Walmart Adding Atlanta, Toronto Tech Hubs
To help fulfill its expensive ambitions, Walmart will make Atlanta and Toronto two new Walmart Global Tech hubs. From: HomePage News
March 16 – Nordstrom Follows Strong Quarter with Rack Appointments
Nordstrom Rack, looking to advance it’s Closer to You strategy, is adding here new merchandising and supply chain executives after its parent company closed out a strong fourth quarter. From: HomePage News
March 16 – Big Lots Activist Investor Urges Company Sale
Mill Road Capital Management has issued a letter to shareholders of Big Lots urging a sale of the company. From: HomePage News
March 16 – Weis Markets Appoints Mike Gross to VP of Center Store Sales, Merchandising
Former Cubs former director to work within the grocery, dairy, frozen HBC/GM and adult beverage departments. From: Winsight Grocery Business
March 15 – Distribution America and PRO Group Form Hardlines Distribution Alliance
Effective April 1, 2022, Distribution America (DA) and PRO Group (PRO) will be operating as Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HAD), a service management company representing over 65 member distributors nationwide. From: Hardware Retailing
March 15 – Macy’s Eyes Youthful Generations with New Brand Platform
Macy’s has announced the launch of a new brand platform – Own Your Style – positioned by the retailer to empower customers to celebrate individuality and personal styles. From: HomePage News
March 14 – Starbucks to Expand “Community” Store Footprint to 1,000 Locations by 2030
Starbuck is ramping up the global expansion of its “community” store concept as part of a new commitment to make its stores more inclusive and accessible. From: Chain Store Age
March 14 – Ex-Target Exec Erusha-Hilleque Joins Macy’s with Own Brand, Gen Z Focus
Erusha-Hilleque will lead Macy’s own brands design organization, including apparel, center core, and home design teams. From: HomePage News
March 14 – Global gia Honoree The Butler’s Pantry Always Moving Forward
The Butler’s Pantry, located in Escalon, CA and owned by Jamie Butler was recently named a 2022 global gia nominee during The Inspired Home Show 2022. From: HomePage News
March 14 – Qurate Restructuring Focuses QVC, HSN, Cross-Media Leadership
The appointments, Qurate maintained, create separate operating models for QVC U.S. and HSN, including enhancements to each brand’s individual digital and merchandising capabilities. From: HomePage News
March 14 – Best Buy Wrestles with COVID, Supply Chain Issues in Q4
With COVID-19 and supply chain issues weighing on the fourth quarter, Best Buy met a Wall Street estimate on earnings but fell short on revenues. From: HomePage News
March 10 – Go Grocer Has Big Plans, But a Steady Approach
Chicago-based retailer with ultrafast delivery set to open new stores, move into more markets. From: Progressive Grocer
March 10 – Winn-Dixie Drives Southeastern Grocers’ Florida Expansion
Southeastern Grocers (SEG)is pushing ahead with its Florida expansion through 2023, led by its flagship Winn-Dixie banner. From: Supermarket News
March 10 – Kohl’s Plans Smaller Stores in Smaller Markets, More Sephora
Kohl’s Corp. plans to open 100 new stores, many in smaller markets and using a smaller footprint operation. From: HomePage News
March 10 – Bed Bath & Beyond Responds as Activist Investor Demands Big Changes
The Wall Street Journal ported the RC Ventures letter and published a copy of it. From: HomePage News
March 9 – Walmart’s Business Model Becoming More Complex to Drive Market Share
Walmart is shifting it resources to create and expand new revenue streams while making itself more competitive in a marketplace that had already been changing under the influence of e-commerce but got a booster from the COVID-19 pandemic. From: HomePage News
March 8 – Rite aid Restructures Leadership Division
The retailer is streamlining its operations by eliminating the chief operating officer role and consolidating its pharmacy leadership. From: Drug Store News
March 7 – H-E-B Preserves, Celebrates Site History in New Location
When it opens next year, the 103,000-square-foot H-E-B will reflect the community in other ways, including an exterior that evokes the vibe of the Hill Country. From: Progressive Grocer
March 7 – Office Depot Expands Same-day Delivery Service
Office Depot is now partnering with same-day delivery service DoorDash to offer on-demand delivery of products from more than 1,000 Office Depot and OfficeMax stores nationwide. From: Chain Store Age
March 5 – Crate & Barrel Debut Own-Brand Cookware
By developing and incorporating materials such as the exclusive copper EvenCook Core for its food prep line, the new Kitchen by Crate collection is built for both amateurs and novice cooks at an attainable price. From: HomePage News
March 4 – Meijer in Major Solar Project
Midwest retailer has joined a massive solar power generation project in Texas that will help offset the company’s carbon footprint. From: Chain Store Age
March 4 – BJ’s Keeps Earnings Momentum Going in Q4
Earnings beat Wall Street estimates even if revenues were not quite in line with a Yahoo Finance-published prediction. From: HomePage News
March 3 – Big Lots: Supply Chain, Omicron Squeezed Q4 Earnings
Big Lots missed a Wall Street earnings estimate as supply chain, the COVID-19 Omicron variant and weather pressured financial results, according to the company. From: HomePage News
March 3 – Kroger Rides Fresh Food, Digital to Record Q4
A renewed fresh food emphasis and expanded digital operations helped the Kroger Co. set financial records in the 2021 fiscal year and beat fourth quarter Wall Street estimates in the process. From: HomePage News
March 2 – Wegman’s to Enter Yet Another New Market Area
Months after revealing it plans to expand to Delaware and Washington D.C., Wegmans Food Markets Inc. is now making a play for Connecticut. From: Progressive Grocer
March 2 – Macy’s Advances Social Change Program With “Mission Every One”
With “Mission Every One” Macy’s stated that the company is committing to leveraging its resources, talent, and scale to create a brighter future with representation for all. From: HomePage News
March 2 – Exacture to Demo Quality Assurance Software at the Inspired Home Show
A new mobile software solution designed to help manufacturers improve product quality at reduced cost is being launched at the Inspired Home Show. From: HomePage News
March 2 – Ross Surpassed $5 Billion in Q4 Sales
Ross Stores surpassed $5 billion in sales in the fourth quarter, although earnings slipped versus fiscal 2019 while still beating Wall Street estimate. From: HomePage News
March 2 – Seritage Looks at Strategic Alternatives as Lambert Leaves
Seritage Growth Properties – developed to help spin off Sears Holding properties as the chairman of that company, Edward Lampert, and the board looked for ways to capitalize on the retailer’s real estate assets. From: HomePage News
March 2 – Wayfair Headed to The Inspired Home Show to Expand Housewares Platform
Paige Kelly, director of housewares and more, took some time to discuss its approach to the event, and the retail marketplace with HomePage News. From: HomePage News
March 2 – Target Spending Billions to Enhance Capabilities
Target Corp. will invest up to $5 billion on physical stores, digital experiences fulfillment and supply chain capacity in 2022. From: HomePage News
March 1 – Kohl’s Posts Earnings Gains but Headwinds Hit Revenues
After a period of contention with and an activist investor, Kohl’s posted earnings gains that beat a Wall Street estimate even if the company fell short of revenues expectations with macro issues hitting the top line. From: HomePage News
March 1 – Solid Comps Lift Target Q4
The fourth quarter saw Target Corp. post earnings that beat a Wall Street estimate although revenues fell short despite strong comparable sales. From: HomePage News
