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Grocery Roundup: Ocado Sees First-Ever Sales Decline; Food Industry Celebrates SNAP EBT Increase
August 19, 2021

For the first time in its history, United Kingdom-based eGrocery company Ocado is seeing sales fall. Sales dropped 0.7 percent year over year for the 12 weeks ending Aug. 8, data analytics company Kantar reported Tuesday (Aug .17), the first downturn for the company. Get...

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SpartanNash Overhauls Supply Chain In Push To Return To 2018 Profitability  
August 19, 2021

Amid widespread ingredient shortages, rising food costs and disruptions, grocery distributor and retailer SpartanNash is rethinking its entire supply chain. The company’s President and CEO Tony Sarsam told analysts on a call on Thursday (Aug. 19) discussing Q2 earnings that the company is making major...

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Just Eat Takeaway.com Rolls Out Pre-Paid Card For Meal Expenses
August 19, 2021

Global delivery giant Just Eat Takeaway.com is launching a debit card to make it easier for employees to cover meal expenses offline or online without filling out reports.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Kohl’s Raises Full-Year Guidance After Q2 Performance
August 19, 2021

The first half of fiscal 2021 for the department store retail chain Kohl’s — and especially the second quarter of the year that ended on July 31 — was enough for company leaders to raise their expectations for the full year. Get the Full Story...

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BJ’s Wholesale Shows Growth In Digital, Membership Renewals
August 19, 2021

Comparable club sales at BJ’s Wholesale Club went up 4 percent in the second quarter of fiscal 2021, ending July 31, a continued upswing that saw the retailer grow its base over two years by 21 percent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Lowe’s, Home Depot Court Big-Spending Pro Contractors As DIY Takes A Breather
August 19, 2021

Consumers may be returning to in-person shopping and social activities, but the desire to upgrade their living spaces has continued, as many offices plan to remain closed through the remainder of 2021. After months of do-it-yourself (DIY) projects, though, it seems that consumers may have...

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New Luxury Brands See Opportunities To Expand Post-Pandemic
August 19, 2021

As the pandemic begins to fade, luxury brands are trying to get back on the horse after COVID-19 caused sales to plummet. But rising prices and the growth of eCommerce, which experts say luxury fashion was slow to adopt, potentially leave the door open for...

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Amazon’s Department Store Plans May Be Death Knell For Walmart’s Retail Lead
August 19, 2021

News of Amazon’s plans to open department store-style physical retail locations in the coming years likely came as little surprise to industry watchers who have seen the eCommerce giant steadily ramp up its in-store offerings over the past several years, first with bookstores and most...

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Petco Reports Record Q2 Revenue, Announces New CFO
August 19, 2021

Petco on Thursday (Aug. 19) announced Brian LaRose as the company’s new chief financial officer, succeeding Mike Nuzzo, who will continue as chief operating officer and president of Petco Services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...