American retailers are set to hire the lowest level of seasonal holiday workers in 15 years. That’s according to an article Friday (Sept. 15) by Reuters, citing a report by employment service Challenger, Gray & Christmas (CGC) provided exclusively to the news outlet. The report shows stores planning...
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”...
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...
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...
Around the world, brands have been addressing cost challenges by quietly reducing the amount of product per purchase — a move that can lose shoppers’ trust — and now Carrefour is firing back. The French grocer has been adding signs informing shoppers about which brands...
Nordstrom has made three executive leadership appointments within its merchandising and store organizations. Among these appointments is a newly created role: president of Nordstrom Rack stores, the fashion retailer said in a Wednesday (Sept. 13) press release. The chosen executives will begin their new positions...
Consumers become more price-conscious and hesitant to spend on non-essential or discretionary items when prices rise steadily. They may prioritize essential goods and services while cutting back on luxury or non-urgent purchases. This shift in consumer behavior can pose challenges for businesses, particularly those that...
As brands and retailers seek additional avenues to connect with consumers looking to make purchases, Zola, the wedding registry platform, is expanding its reach into the baby market by introducing a new app. The Zola Baby app has been developed in direct response to customer demand. Over...
