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

Retailers

Most U.S. Households Subscribe to a Retail Membership Program

 By Jeniece Drake on May 18, 2022

Data and tech company Numerator finds that Amazon Prime has a higher satisfaction rate and intent to renew among subscribers vs. Walmart+ and Shipt Everyday.

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Despite Sales Growth, Target's Margins 'Well Below Expectations' in Q1

 By Christine LaFave Grace on May 18, 2022

Echoing Walmart, Target said that higher transportation costs and excess inventory squeezed profits in the first quarter.

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Q&A: Tops Markets President on Company's Crisis Response

By Christine LaFave Grace on May 18, 2022

"We really are an integral part of the community. We do more than just sell groceries; we’re a center, in many cases, of the neighborhood," Tops' John Persons says.

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Amazon Fresh Prepares for First Stores in New Jersey, New York

By Kristina Hurtig on May 18, 2022

Once open, the grocery stores in Paramus, N.J., and Oceanside, N.Y., will bring Amazon Fresh’s store total to 32.

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Target and Walmart Braced for Bad. The Reality Was Worse.

By Christine LaFave Grace on May 18, 2022

The two retail giants expected to see elevated supply-chain costs, more macroeconomic uncertainty and an impact from lapping stimulus spending—but not to this extent.

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Walmart Touts Paths to High-Paying Careers

By Christine LaFave Grace on May 17, 2022

Walmart is aiming to bring more emerging and high-potential talent into its retail ecosystem with the announcement of a new management-training program and expanded career-development opportunities.

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Walmart CEO Doug McMillon Concerned About Further Food Inflation

By Christine LaFave Grace on May 17, 2022

Walmart customers shifted their spending away from general merchandise to grocery—and in some cases, from national brands to private labels—to help manage rising food prices in the first quarter.

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Tops Announces Survivors Fund, With $500K Seed Funding

By Christine LaFave Grace on May 17, 2022

The Buffalo 5/14 Survivors Fund will "provide direct financial assistance to the survivors of the deceased and those directly affected," Tops said.

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Grocery Gives Another Boost to Walmart Amid Higher Costs in Q1

By Christine LaFave Grace on May 17, 2022

U.S. comp sales growth came in at a better-than-expected 3%, but the Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer lowered its full-year EPS guidance as 2022's "unusual environment" continues to pressure margins.

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Instacart Ads Expands to Canada

By Diane Adam on May 17, 2022

Danone, Unilever and Purina are among the first partners leveraging sponsored product in the country.

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