ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. here anticipates becoming slightly more aggressive on the number of domestic warehouse openings under its new chief executive officer, a company executive said Thursday....More
In partnership with several leading non-profit groups, BJ’s Wholesale Club here has announced a new sustainable seafood policy that will ensure that all seafood products sold in BJ’s Wholesale Clubs are sourced from suppliers identified as sustainable, or on track to meet sustainability standards by 2014....More
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Sam’s Club has been one of the bright spots for Wal-Mart Stores during the economic downturn, and it will be up to SN Executive to Watch Rosalind Brewer, the warehouse club’s new president and CEO, to keep it that way....More
Costco posted double-digit gains in both sales and net income for the fiscal second quarter, citing both increased basket size and higher shopping frequency....More
WESTBOROUGH, Mass. — BJ’s Wholesale Club will adopt a hiring system from Dallas-based PeopleAnswers over the next several months in all of its 192 club outlets, following a test of the system in 15 clubs....More
“Quick trips” — defined as those shopping excursions that seek to fill an immediate need — have been increasing in terms of their share of CPG spending during the last three years, according to data from SymphonyIRI Group....More
As public policy groups, health advocates and food industry stakeholders themselves talk up the idea of a single national nutrition rating system, the coming year promises to bring all sorts of new labels that emphasize education, though they could also cause more confusion in a marketplace already cluttered with logos....More
Retail food drives are as synonymous with the holiday season as a turkey dinner. They’re a bit of warm, fuzzy PR that gets shoppers in the holiday spirit and also does some genuine good in the community. Bring a can, save some money, and be merry. All ......More
One of food retailing's giants is retiring on Jan. 1, so it's time to assess what he's meant to this industry. Let me put my cards on the table right...More
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. here said last week it plans to increase annual membership fees next month. Richard A. Galanti, executive vice...More
