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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. 

Retailers

Albertsons to Close Unprofitable Texas Stores in 2019

 By WGB Staff on Nov. 30, 2018

The retailer is shuttering two Dallas-area locations, with plans for new store development.

Retailers

Albertsons Buys Disputed Safeway Bonds

 By WGB Staff on Nov. 30, 2018

The $330 million investment settles with holders alleging the company was in default.

Retailers

Inside the Jersey Shore Discount Invasion

By Jon Springer on Nov. 29, 2018

Within 24 hours this week, an expanded Aldi and a brand-new Lidl opened across the street from one another in Hazlet, N.J.

Retailers

Dollar Tree to Double Down on Family Dollar Renovations

By Jon Springer on Nov. 29, 2018

1,000 remodels, 200 conversions on tap for fiscal 2019 as the discount banner continues to struggle in third-quarter 2018.

Retailers

Fresh Market Taps Chris Himebauch for Senior Leadership Team

By WGB Staff on Nov. 29, 2018

The retailer has appointed the industry executive as SVP and chief human resources officer.

Retailers

Alliance Retail Group Hires New Chief Sales Officer

By WGB Staff on Nov. 26, 2018

Sam Rhodes to lead merchandising and related functions for the 960-store retail ad group.

Retailers

Ahold's New Digital Platform to Bring Retail Brands to the Forefront

By Jon Springer on Nov. 26, 2018

Chief Digital Officer J.J. Fleeman highlights "Powered by Peapod" and ambitious plans for omnichannel growth.

Retailers

BJ's Plotting Michigan Invasion

By Jon Springer on Nov. 21, 2018

The membership club said it views metro Detroit as a "compelling" locale for market expansion.

Retailers

A New Signal for Stop & Shop

By Jon Springer on Nov. 20, 2018

Basket Economics: Farewell to the “wedge”—and whatever it stood for.

Retailers

1-on-1 With Judy Spires, CEO of Kings and Balducci’s

By Meg Major on Nov. 20, 2018

WGB’s November Endcap guest dishes on the alleged demise of brick-and-mortar, red tape and a reluctance to ask for help while proclaiming affection for her fabulous team, positive reinforcement and her prized Martin guitar.

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