Kroger taps Walmart tech veteran as store operations chief
Editor’s note: This story is developing and will be updated. Dive Brief: Kroger announced Wednesday that Mark Ibbotson will join the grocer as executive vice president and chief…
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Ollie’s Bargain Outlets will plow $15M into lower prices
The retailer aims to protect its low-price leadership, as Q2 comps fell in a highly competitive environment and tough consumer backdrop.
Morrisons puts further 80-plus head office jobs at risk
Morrisons has put a further 80-plus jobs at risk at its Bradford head office, in the latest round of restructuring to hit the supermarket’s central operations. The retailer is…
‘It’s a cost of trading crisis’: Convenience stores call for budget action as business rates soar
It comes as the government announced a new taskforce aimed at reviving Britain's high streets
Loblaw Pumps €740m Into Scaling Hard-Discount Stores And Pharmacies
Canada’s Loblaw Companies Limited plans to invest approximately CAD $1.2 billion (€740 million) through the remainder of 2026.
Tariffs, TikTok Shop and transparency concerns weigh on Shein debut
Shein’s long-awaited debut on the stock market on Tuesday 1 September proved to be underwhelming, with shares falling 9%. The post Tariffs, TikTok Shop and transparency concerns…
Kohl’s unites marketing, digital under new chief customer officer role
The position combines media, loyalty, digital commerce and other functions under one title. Chief Marketing Officer Christie Raymond will depart the company.
Sephora to pilot TikTok Shop experience
The beauty retailer will debut exclusive monthly drops through the social media's e-commerce feature with content-led videos and a TikTok Live.
European textile sector wants Shein and Temu packages to come with a 10-euro cost
The European textile and apparel sector considers the new 3-euro customs duty on low-cost imported packages to be insufficient. Euratex and French industry associations are…
Dollar stores benefit as shoppers remain under pressure
Dollar General and Dollar Tree both saw strong consumable product sales growth during their latest quarters.