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Retailers

The latest news and analysis of U.S. grocery, mass, drug, discount and club retailers, including financial, executive leadership and mergers and acquisitions. 

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BJ's Enlists 'Anti-Spokesman' for Michigan Launch

A new ad campaign will raise awareness of a "fresh take" on wholesale clubs ahead of the retailer's Detroit-area arrival.

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Greenpeace Gives U.S. Retailers a Failing Grade

The Lempert Report: Reform and new reduction programs are in place, but grocery retailers are not doing much to reduce single-use plastic, Greenpeace says.

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Lunds & Byerlys to Shutter All Pharmacies

By WGB Staff on Jul. 15, 2019

The retailer said financial losses are behind the closures.

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Kroger Uses New Wine Delivery Program to Bite Back at Prime Day

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Jul. 12, 2019

The retailer is offering a huge sale on its new wine offering, noting it's not available on Amazon.

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Veteran Grocery Exec Sue Klug Joins Gelson’s Board

By WGB Staff on Jul. 12, 2019

The former Unified Grocers and Albertsons official will add “valuable insight,” the Southern California specialty grocer said.

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Giant Marks 100th Site for 'Direct' Pickup Service

By WGB Staff on Jul. 12, 2019

The retailer says the revamped e-commerce solution will reach 90% of its store base.

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Big Y Says Bye to Plastic Bags

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Jul. 11, 2019

The retailer will also impose a 10-cent fee on paper bags.

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Kroger Reveals Location of Third Ocado Shed

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Jul. 11, 2019

The retailer said it would build an automated e-commerce fulfillment center near Atlanta.

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Krause’s Earns 4th Win in UNFI’s Beef Merchandising Contest

By WGB Staff on Jul. 11, 2019

The indie grocer climbs to new levels by rustling up the community to support its inaugural Wounded Warriors in Action Pheasant Hunt as part of its winning Beef Stampede campaign.

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H-E-B Rolls Out Self-Driving Delivery Test With Udelv

By WGB Staff on Jul. 10, 2019

Pilot is one of several related investments the retailer is making to enhance its digital offerings in its native Lone Star State.