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Despite resistance from consumers and regulators, Kroger is determined to acquire Albertsons and both chains are prepared to sell off stores as part of the process: “The divestitures would come...
READ MORESome analysts believe that the battle for retail dominance between Walmart and Amazon has shifted into health care: “Walmart has pharmacies inside its stores, and it too offers consumers a way...
READ MOREIndustry analysts see big opportunities for advertisers on Walmart’s media network: “This combination of dominant physical reach with a growing digital powerhouse truly positions Walmart...
READ MOREWalmart recently announced that it is closing some stores, though the company is also upgrading others to a new, upscale format: “Even as some Walmart stores are going dark, the company is...
READ MORENearshoring, the practice of bringing manufacturing back to the continent, is gaining steam in the United States with many companies choosing to work with Mexican businesses to produce goods:...
READ MOREAnalysts believe that the cost of consumer goods will continue to rise, possibly triggering growth for private-label products: “Consumer goods manufacturers – will continue to raise...
READ MOREWalmart’s technology efforts continue to attract the attention of industry media: “Walmart relies on a combination of external CTI feeds and its own unique intel collection methods...
READ MORERetailers are putting pressure on suppliers to lower their costs: “But vendors continue to wrestle with their own challenges. Bouts of severe weather, the ongoing Ukraine war, truck-driver...
READ MOREConcerns about high prices have caused some consumers to do much of their shopping at dollar stores: “Discount dollar stores are becoming a key destination for affordable essentials, including...
READ MOREA group of consumers has filed an antitrust lawsuit to stop the merger of Albertsons and Kroger: “The 25 consumers filing the suit, hailing from 11 different states spanning the country from...
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