In an effort to make their brands more indispensable to consumers’ day-to-day food routines, both Kroger and Albertsons have just announced new meal offerings. The Kroger Company, the nation’s largest pure-play grocer, announced Friday (Sept. 15) a partnership with Performance Kitchen, a company that creates “medically tailored meals”...
Citigroup has reportedly begun the layoff process after announcing a management overhaul on Wednesday (Sept. 13). Support staff in compliance and risk management at the bank are expected to be the most affected, Reuters reported Friday (Sept. 15). Additionally, technology staff working on overlapping functions are also...
Goldman Sachs has reportedly created a “sports franchise” unit within its investment banking division. The new unit aims to provide wealthy clients with the opportunity to invest in sports teams, combining sports mergers and acquisitions with sports financing, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Friday...
Instacart is reportedly looking to raise $660 million in its upcoming initial public offering (IPO). The grocery-delivery company decided to increase the price range for its shares following the successful trading debut of chip designer Arm Holdings, which has boosted confidence in new listings, Bloomberg...
As restaurants look for more efficient and cost-effective ways to meet consumers’ desire for on-demand delivery, Papa John’s is tapping drones to keep the food hot until it gets to customers’ doors. The restaurant’s drone delivery provider Flytrex shared in an emailed press release Thursday...
Family Dollar is set to launch a new mobile app in October that aims to enhance the shopping experience for its customers. The app will feature a revamped interface and navigation, making it easier for shoppers to manage coupons via a redesigned wallet feature, explore...
Retailers are contending with a growing amount of violence along with the existing challenge of shoplifting. In two recent incidents, employees at retail stores were shot and killed by suspected shoplifters. In another, an employee shot a shoplifter who had sprayed him with mace, The...
Most consumers shop with brands and merchants where they are members of a loyalty or rewards program. Moreover, 4 in 10 consumers prefer cards with personalized rewards as these programs provide economic incentives to increase customer loyalty. One-third say they would switch to shopping with...
The latest official data from the United States government gives a nod to the fact that U.S. consumer spending on grocery products remains buoyant. The resilience will likely give new impetus for Amazon and Walmart to reinforce their efforts to capture more mindshare and wallet...