Category Archives: Retail Industry

Inside Home Depot’s And Walmart’s Retail Media Buying

Inside Home Depot’s And Walmart’s Retail Media Buying by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, October 8, 2024 A shakeup in retail media networks is underway as Home Depot and Walmart separately strengthen their respective positions to support brands and the millions of dollars being invested in ad media buys. Vantage, founded in 2013, began powering … Continue reading Inside Home Depot’s And Walmart’s Retail Media Buying

Grocery stores that donate expiring food make higher profits

September 28, 2024 Grocery stores that donate expiring food make higher profits Researchers found that food donations correspond to a 33% increase in profit margin. BY The Conversation All major supermarkets and retailers that sell groceries, such as Kroger, Walmart, and Costco, give large amounts of food to food banks and pantries. In 2022, retailers donated close … Continue reading Grocery stores that donate expiring food make higher profits

Shein faces probe in Italy over alleged greenwashing

September 26, 2024 Shein faces probe in Italy over alleged greenwashing Under European Union anti-greenwashing regulations that came into force this year, companies are banned from making vague environmental claims about their products. BY Reuters Italy’s antitrust agency has launched an investigation into a Dublin-based company that operates Shein‘s website and app over possibly misleading environmental … Continue reading Shein faces probe in Italy over alleged greenwashing

Dollar General and Kroger charge shoppers for this service that other stores offer free

August 27, 2024 Dollar General and Kroger charge shoppers for this service that other stores offer free In some communities, ‘cash back’ is the only way to access funds. But a new government report says many dollar stores are charging extra fees for it—and profiting. BY Sarah Bregel There’s no quicker way to get cash than … Continue reading Dollar General and Kroger charge shoppers for this service that other stores offer free

Experian rolls out retail media network solution

Identity resolution plays an important role in proving RMN value while remaining transparent and privacy-compliant. Chris Wood on August 1, 2024 This week, Experian announced a solution for retail media networks (RMNs) to improve the ability to identify customers within its network, help advertisers reach these customers and measure a campaign’s impact. Additionally, it is … Continue reading Experian rolls out retail media network solution

Stop & Shop is closing 32 stores in the Northeast: Full list of supermarket’s doomed locations

July 12, 2024 Stop & Shop is closing 32 stores in the Northeast: Full list of supermarket’s doomed locations The closures will span five states as the chain has struggled to compete with discount retailers like Walmart and Aldi. BY Sarah Bregel Stop & Shop, a well-known supermarket chain in the Northeast, will close 32 stores … Continue reading Stop & Shop is closing 32 stores in the Northeast: Full list of supermarket’s doomed locations

Stop & Shop is closing some locations, adding to the list of underperforming stores to shutter

May 29, 2024 Stop & Shop is closing some locations, adding to the list of underperforming stores to shutter Legacy retail chains from Rite Aid to Family Dollar have said they will reduce or reevaluate their physical footprint this year. BY Tracy Brown Hamilton Dutch-based retailer Ahold Delhaize has shared plans to close a number of … Continue reading Stop & Shop is closing some locations, adding to the list of underperforming stores to shutter

A retail analyst says Target is ‘falling behind’ Walmart, Amazon, and Costco after earnings, but hope is not lost

May 22, 2024 A retail analyst says Target is ‘falling behind’ Walmart, Amazon, and Costco after earnings, but hope is not lost The company’s stock growth has lagged this year when compared to some of its competitors in the retail space. BY Sam Becker Target reported Q1 2024 earnings on Wednesday, revealing to investors that comparable … Continue reading A retail analyst says Target is ‘falling behind’ Walmart, Amazon, and Costco after earnings, but hope is not lost