Delivery service suspends operations at Trader Joe's

Instacart says it has suspended deliveries from the chain's Chicago locations.

By Paul Conley • Sept. 30, 2013

Trader Joe's backtracks (a bit) on Obamacare decision

The grocery chain may increase subsidies for part-timers seeking insurance under Obamacare.

By Paul Conley • Sept. 30, 2013

Kroger appoints new president of Fry’s Food Stores

Steve McKinney will begin serving in the new role effective immediately.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 30, 2013

Former Giant-Landover president will join Schnuck Markets

Anthony Hucker will take over the role of chief strategy officer for the company.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 27, 2013

Wegmans sets higher standard for produce safety

Wegmans Food Markets will require certification from all growers who sell to the chain.

By Paul Conley • Sept. 26, 2013

Loblaw shakes up its structure with two new executive roles

Will the newly created positions within the company drive revenue sales?

By Philip Nations • Sept. 26, 2013

Wal-Mart tells suppliers that orders are getting cut

Inventory has got to go, and the retail mega-chain is figuring out how to handle the situation.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 25, 2013

Nice N' Easy's small-format stores win over shoppers

Nice N' Easy customers are flocking to the smaller-format stores, and they want more.

By Paul Conley • Sept. 25, 2013

What makes Best Buy's back-to-school ad campaign so effective?

The retailer made some key decisions. Here's what you can learn from its efforts.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 25, 2013

Wal-Mart to grow store staff by 55,000 for holiday season

The company also has plans to promote another 70,000 current employees.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 24, 2013

President and CEO of Weis Markets resigns to pursue other interests

The company has named acting vice chairman Jonathan H. Weis as interim chief executive.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 24, 2013

Lands’ End debuts new e-commerce site tailored for Canadian Consumers

The site features geo-tracking technology to pinpoint direct shipping costs for shoppers.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 24, 2013

Holiday hiring expected to fall for retailers this year

Not everyone's numbers are expected to be down, but Challenger, Gray & Christmas sees slumping totals ahead.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 23, 2013

Sears unveils store-within-a-store concept featuring kitchen remodeling

More than store 20 locations will debut the new home improvement service.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 23, 2013

Kmart launches incentive-based fundraiser for childhood cancer research

Members of the Shop Your Way loyalty program earn points in exchange for donations.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 23, 2013

Kroger CEO to step down

The company has announced transition plans, as well as David Dillon's successor.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 20, 2013

Kohl’s plans to cut healthcare for 20,000 store associates

The decision echoes a similar announcement made recently by Trader Joe's.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 20, 2013

Kohl’s will hire additional 53k workers for holiday shopping season

Hiring is already underway as the chain looks to get ahead.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 20, 2013

How to keep mobile ads flashy without using Flash

High-end fashion brand Hermès likes to woo shoppers with rich, animated, Flash-based ads showcasing its luxury apparel and accessories. Eye-catching ads are important for a brand that sells shoes that can easily run a consumer $1,000 a pair. But using animated Flash technology from Adobe Systems...

Sept. 19, 2013

OfficeMax CEO will not oversee Office Depot post-merger

Saligram will stay on at OfficeMax for now, but the big reveal leaves leadership questions wide open.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 19, 2013

Saks plans to expand its ‘luxury in a loft’ footprint

The retail chain plans to open seven new Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th stores by the end of next year.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 19, 2013

Footlocker unveils new e-commerce site to complement women’s fitness stores

The company currently operates five new SIX:02 stores and plans to launch more.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 19, 2013

OfficeMax opens new center aimed at digital innovation

Will the new center help the company bolster its omnichannel experience?

By Philip Nations • Sept. 19, 2013

Walgreen switching to exchanges for employee healthcare

Here's what the move will mean for the chain's workforce.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 18, 2013

Sears announces plans for $1 billion debt facility

The senior secured term loan would come under an existing credit program.

By Philip Nations • Sept. 17, 2013