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Jon Springer

Executive Editor

Articles by
Jon Springer

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Retailers

Q&A: The Grocery Analyst Who Became a Grocery Stockboy

Bryan Roberts spent more than 15 years studying the grocery industry as an analyst before a restructuring sent him to the front lines of the COVID crisis.

Retailers

Giant Food Appoints Ira Kress President

The company veteran has served the Washington-area brand as interim president for nearly a year.

Technology

Taking Stock of Stockouts

New technologies are offering retailers better visibility into shelf conditions and prevention of out-of-stocks—and not a moment too soon.

Retailers

Pandemic Shopping Delivers Basket of Benefits for BJ's Wholesale

The membership warehouse club is awash in cash and looking for further growth as it was able to identify and adapt to changing shopping patterns quickly and efficiently, officials said.

Retailers

Apollo to Invest $1.75B in Albertsons

The stock purchase, which would give Apollo a 17.5% ownership stake, provides a vote of confidence in the renewed retailer as its seeks a public offering.

Retailers

Target Details Wild Ride in Q1, but Uncertainty Ahead

The retailer's stores-as-distribution-hubs strategy was put to the test as COVID-influenced shopping changes led to strong comps but margin pressures.

Technology

Facebook Takes a New Step in Commerce

Newly launched Facebook Shops could aid bounce back for direct-to-consumer sales and ailing small businesses.

Retailers

Walmart Q1 Proves Out Omnichannel Focus

The retailer said quarterly U.S. comps jumped by 10% aided by 74% online sales growth, but outlook hinges on COVID recovery.

Retailers

Channel Changing in the ‘New Abnormal’

Shoppers are rewarding grocery retailers that can demonstrate safety, omnichannel and availability, and that’s changing the channel growth mix.

Retailers

As Inflation Rises and Economy Sags, Aldi Touts Value

CEO Jason Hart acknowledges "market shifts" but assures shoppers of the discounter's "unbeatable value" behind innovative suppliers and operational efficiency.

Retailers

As Hero Pay Expires, Kroger Offers $130M 'Thank You' Bonus

Under scrutiny for letting hourly premiums expire, the retailer announces a "bookend" bonus.

Retailers

Lidl Defends Safety Actions Amid Worker COVID Charges

Lidl and Best Market employees in New York are demanding hazard pay and faster response to illnesses, including at least 2 deaths.

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