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Albertsons, Dollar General, Wakefern Tap Private-Label to Boost Shopper Loyalty
March 17, 2023

Retailers from major grocers to discount chains are growing their private-label offerings, courting shopper loyalty. Grocery giant Albertsons Companies, for its part, announced Thursday (March 16) the relaunch of its Open Nature brand of health-focused foods with 12 new products targeting various dietary needs and...

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Chloé Rolling Out Digital ID to Facilitate Traceability and Resale
March 17, 2023

Chloé is helping the buyers of its clothes and accessories prepare those items for resale. With its Spring-Summer 2023 collection, the French luxury brand is rolling out a digital ID that features labels that can be scanned with a smartphone to guarantee an item’s authenticity,...

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Dollar General Takes Aim at Walmart, Beefs Up Private-Label Brands and Perishables   
March 17, 2023

During challenging economic times, Dollar General continues to resonate with customers who are looking for value and convenience.   During its latest earnings report Thursday (March 16), the discount retailer credited its continued focus on its customers, and remains optimistic about its ability to meet...

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Grocers Come Up Against 26% Awareness Gap with Digital Promotions
March 16, 2023

Grocers’ efforts to drive sales with digital deals may go unnoticed by consumers. The Context As economic pressures have prompted many consumers to reevaluate their food spending, grocers have been doing everything possible to incentivize purchasing. One of the key tools at their disposal has...

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Walmart Courts Sustainability Conscious Shoppers With Clean Beauty
March 16, 2023

Walmart has launched Clean Beauty, an online shop featuring products aimed at environmentally conscious shoppers. The retail giant announced the rollout Thursday (March 15), noting that the “clean” name comes from the fact that featured products are made without ingredients on its Made Without List...

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Retailers Rethink Strategies as Consumer Spending Sinks
March 16, 2023

January’s consumer spending numbers have turned out to be a temporary reprieve, as customers continue to cut back. The most recent Commerce Department spending numbers were released on Wednesday (Mar. 15) and showed overall sales slumping 0.4%, a sharp drop compared to the previous month’s...

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SVB Collapse May Be the Final Nail in Boxed’s Coffin
March 16, 2023

Boxed may file for bankruptcy as the SVB collapse exacerbates existing economic challenges. The bulk eCommerce grocer and retailer (which also has a software and services arm) stated in a recent 8-K filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it is looking into “the...

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Klarna and Clarity AI Promote Sustainability Achievements by Electronics Brands
March 16, 2023

Klarna and Clarity AI have teamed up to provide environmental impact information to consumers who have purchased electronics. Clarity AI’s global sustainability tech platform and Klarna’s payments technology and shopping service will work together to show “conscious badges” to consumers who have made an electronics purchase...

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Glossier Partners with Sephora, Makes Changes to Leadership Team
March 16, 2023

Glossier has made some changes to its leadership team and its business model that includes offering products in Sephora stores. The beauty brand has promoted Marie Suter to chief creative officer, Kleona Mack to chief marketing officer and has brought on Chitra Balireddi as chief commercial officer, Glossier said...