Wal-Mart, BJ's, Costco, and Target All Post Higher July SalesThanks in part to a lift from consumers who spent their economic stimulus checks disproportionately at discounters and warehouse clubs, Wal-Mart, BJ's Wholesale Club, Costco, and Target all reported increased July 2008 sales. Costco Agrees to Post FDA Seafood Advice at Seafood Counters ChainwideCostco Wholesale Corp. is committing to warning its customers about mercury contamination in fish by posting Food and Drug Administration mercury advice on signs at seafood counters in all of its stores. Natural Supermarkets See $77 Million in Pet Sales: Study This contrasts with traditional supermarkets, which have seen sluggish growth in the category. Tough Time = Gains in CPG Sales at Wal-Mart: Report Not just lower- and middle-income consumers are shopping for bargains at the megaretailer, as gas prices soar. Wal-Mart on Shortlist to Buy Russian Hypermarts Wal-Mart's head of international operations has said that the megaretailer was exploring opportunities in Russia. Clorox, Kettle Foods Recognized by GMA for Innovation and Creativity Clorox was awarded for bringing green cleaners to mainstream retail, and Kettle Foods for its grass-roots marketing. Wal-Mart Store Execs Get Anti-Democratic Lecture In mandatory meetings across the country, the retailer warned store managers and department supervisors that a Democratic win in November could open the door to union infiltration. Ex-Loblaws Exec Joins Zellers as C.E.O. Mark Foote, reportedly ousted in a management shakeup at Loblaws, has landed at the discount department store operator. Retailers Find Cultural Authenticity Helps Them Connect with the Latino Consumer The 4th Annual Hispanic Retail 360 Summit provided research and best practices for capturing larger share of mind, heart and wallet. Residents Object to Proposed Wal-Mart Downtown Miami Site Wal-Mart is heating things up in downtown Miami with plans to locate next to an upscale performing arts center. First Previous 298 299 300 301 302 Next Last
