THE FRIDAY 5: Amazon Pivots to Smart Carts; Low-Price Retailers DominateWalmart’s retail media moves, Trader Joe’s viral mini tote also garnered clicks this week Behind the Continued Success of ALDI and LidlPlacer.ai data looks at the discount grocers’ foot traffic and value propositions THE FRIDAY 5: Wegmans Shutting Down During Solar Eclipse; Lidl Goes Its Own Way Massive growth from BJ’s; Trader Joe’s new format also made news Lidl US Expands Outdoor Garden Center Concept Expansion to 76 stores follows successful pilot EXCLUSIVE: A New Direction for Lidl US, Part 2 Progressive Grocer and CEO Joel Rampoldt continue their conversation, with a focus on keeping consumers and associates happy EXCLUSIVE: A New Direction for Lidl US, Part 1 Recently named CEO Joel Rampoldt discusses how division will take ‘homegrown’ approach Lidl US Chooses 4 Execs to Enhance Customer Experience Retail vets appointed EVP of purchasing, VP of fresh, chief customer officer, head of marketing Lidl Continues Growth in Washington Metro Area Hyattsville, Md., store opens Feb. 14 Global Seafood Alliance Reveals Successful Consumer Campaign Results Social media reach, engagement considerably higher than year-ago period THE FRIDAY 5: Nationwide Grocery Growth; Walmart’s New Approach to Innovation Executive shakeups, e-commerce experience also on the menu this week 1 2 3 4 Next Last