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Opinion: Lessons From Walmart’s and Target's Earnings Misfire

 By Anis Hadj-Taieb on May 26, 2022

"Adjusting to inflation and learning to achieve 'rapid retrenchment' requires new tools and a shift in strategy," says Anis Hadj-Taieb of DemandTec by Acoustic.

Industry Partners

NGA Lauds Congress as Higher Swipe Fees Loom

By Diane Adam on Apr. 20, 2022

NGA President and CEO Greg Ferrara wrote a letter on April 20 to lawmakers thanking them for their bipartisan, bicameral efforts urging Visa and Mastercard to do without their planned swipe fee rate increases. 

Retailers

Aldi's Foot Traffic Climbs

By Diane Adam on Apr. 18, 2022

Jason Hart, CEO of Aldi U.S., penned an open letter on Aldi’s website saying “no matter what happens in the world around us, Aldi will always be the low-price leader in every community we serve.”

Retailers

Coborn’s Partners With On-Demand Pay Provider DailyPay

By Diane Adam on Apr. 07, 2022

Through this partnership, Coborn's employees will have the ability to access their earned wages instantly to pay bills, spend, save or invest, all on their own schedule.

Retailers

Sam’s Club Combines Its Rewards Programs Into 1 Platform: Sam’s Cash

By Kristina Hurtig on Mar. 14, 2022

“This is just another way we’re helping make [our club members’] dollar stretch even further,” said Scott Ludwig, VP of membership.

Retailers

Fareway Now Accepting PayPal, Venmo as Payment In-Store

By Kristina Hurtig on Mar. 10, 2022

To offer the new service, the Boone, Iowa.-based grocer has partnered with Blackhawk Network, which found through its own research that 73% of consumers want to be able to pay the same way they pay online and in-store.

Retail Foodservice

National Restaurant Association Show Announces Winners of the 2022 Kitchen Innovations Awards

By WGB Staff on Feb. 25, 2022

Program recognizes innovations that meaningfully improve foodservice operations. Recipients will be on display at the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, taking place May 21-24 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Retailers

After Hits From Omicron and Supply-Chain Costs, Walmart Eyes a Brighter Year

By Christine LaFave Grace on Feb. 17, 2022

The retailer saw higher-than-expected supply-chain and COVID costs in Q4, but mix management and advertising revenue are helping keep prices in check, executives say.

Retailers

BJ’s Acquiring Assets From Burris Logistics; Secures Its Own Capacity

By Diane Adam on Jan. 28, 2022

The agreement includes four perishable goods distribution centers and the related private transportation fleet from the longtime partner.

Retailers

Walmart Wants Shoppers to Love Its Stores

By Christine LaFave Grace on Jan. 27, 2022

The retailer is emphasizing see-touch-try displays in redesigned and refreshed stores that invite customers to engage online while shopping in-store.

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