U.S. Retail Intelligence

A monthly recap of U.S. home and housewares retail news to keep members apprised of information relevant to the retail landscape of the U.S.

U.S. Retail Intelligence – March

February 29 – How Sam’s Club Is Transforming the Customer Experience The retailer is embracing technology applications in its quest to make shopping and working even easier, including robotics, computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI). From: Progressive Grocer February 29 – Dollar General Reaches 20,000 Stores with New Texas Location DG Markets are a…

U.S. Retail Intelligence – February

January 30 – Dollar General Surpasses Milestone of 5,000 Stores Nationwide Offering Fresh Produce. Dollar General has surpassed its latest milestone, now offering fresh produce options in more than 5,000 stores across the country. From: Drugstore News January 30 – Lowe’s Taps TikTok to Connect with Existing and Potential Employees The Lowe’s TikTok account includes more…

U.S. Retail Intelligence – January

December 29 – Holiday Spending Up 3% Over Last Year Retail holiday spending during the 2023 holiday season rose just over 3% year over year, according to data from Mastercard SpendingPulse. From: Hardware Retailing December 27 – Container Store Names Chief Digital Officer; Senior VP of Stores The Container Store has made two additions to its executive leadership team.…

U.S. Retail Intelligence – December

November 30 – Get Ready for More ALDI Stores in December According to the company, its disciplined approach to operating with simplicity and efficiency is able to provide customers with the products they want at the lowest possible prices. From: Progressive Grocers November 30 – Kroger Q3 Beats Wall Street Despite Consumer Spending Reluctance Despite tighter consumer…

U.S. Retail Intelligence – November

October 30 – Tractor Supply Q3 Earnings Beat Street As Sales Lag Despite lower revenue than expected, Tractor Supply beat a Wall Street earnings estimate in the third quarter. From: HomePage News October 30 – Kroger-Albertsons Proposed Mega-Merger Is a Threat to Workers and Shoppers Alike Union rep weighs in on implications of pending high-profile deal. From:…

U.S. Retail Intelligence – October

September 29 – Spooky Season Kicks Off with New Trends Grocers aiming to scare up sales during the Halloween selling season are tapping into trends to meet shopper interests and needs. From: Progressive Grocer September 29 – Kohl’s Hires Former Tuesday Morning Chief Hand To Lead Store Operations Kohl’s announced the appointment of former Tuesday Morning CEO Fred Hand to…

U.S. Retail Intelligence – September

August 31 – Crate & Barrel Investing To Enhance Omnichannel Operations To advance its omnichannel capabilities, Crate & Barrel Holdings has launched “Bring it Home,” a multi-year investment plan centered on the customer experience and designed to pave the way for continued growth across the organization. From: HomePage News August 31 – J.C. Penney Announces $1B…

U.S. Retail Intelligence – August

July 31 – Walmart ups stake in Flipkart after buying additional shares from Tiger Global The mass merchant in 2018 became Flipkart’s largest shareholder after paying $16 billion for an initial 77% stake in the company. From: Retail Dive July 31 – Food Lion Unveils Additional Store Renovations in North Carolina Grocer will cut the ribbon on 47 locations throughout…

U.S. Retail Intelligence – July

June 29 – Best Buy Updates Membership Program in Time for July Deals As the company prepares for its July supply events, Best Buy is rolling out its updated membership program, now in three three tiers designed for customers who want convenience, value and access, as well as protection and support. From: HomePage News June 29 – 2023 Private Label Hall of Fame: Kristin…