CVS Bewilders Shoppers With Expanded “No Sales” Week
Halfway through CVS’ experiment in not offering weekly sales in markets across the country, CVS shoppers are wondering if their area will be next.
Grocery & Retail News
Forget Speedy Checkout: How About a “Slow Lane”?
Could couponers, check-writers and slower shoppers benefit from a grocery checkout lane that’s not focused on speeding customers out the door?
Study Suggests Fewer Sales and Coupons
As the economy improves, shoppers seem willing to pay more – so brands see an opportunity to start easing up on the deals.
330 Family Dollar Stores to Be Sold Off: The Complete List
Dollar Tree lists the locations of 330 Family Dollar stores across the country that it will sell, ahead of the dollar store chains’ merger.
Support Veterans By Grocery Shopping on the Fourth
Nearly 700 grocery stores will devote a full day’s profits this Fourth of July, to the Wounded Warrior Project for injured veterans.
The Big Grocery Merger No One’s All That Excited About
Ahold and Delhaize, the owners of Stop & Shop, Giant, Hannaford and Food Lion, combine their companies in a bid for survival and relevance.
Walmart Greeters Will Once Again Welcome and Hassle You
Walmart experiments with moving its famous “greeters” back to the front of the store, to say hello to you, and pester you for your receipt.
Pick Your Own Offers: Grocer Offers “Game Changing” Deals
Not happy with your store’s weekly sales? One supermarket is offering to let you choose the items you’d like to be on sale, every week.
Target and CVS Pair Up: What Will It Mean For You?
CVS will set up shop inside Target stores to run its pharmacies, in a $1.9 billion deal that raises some interesting savings scenarios for customers.
ALDI is Heading West
ALDI announces plans to open 45 stores in Southern California next year, marking its westernmost expansion – with many more new stores to come.
