Sam’s Club Names McLay President/CEO
Walmart has named Kathryn McLay president and CEO of Sam’s Club, effective November 15.
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AmericasMart Adds Winter Atlanta Market Programs
International Market Centers has added educational programming for the upcoming Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, to be held at AmericasMart on January 14 to 19, 2020.
Walmart Maps Out Black Friday Promotions
As part of its Black Friday sales initiatives, Walmart is providing maps that will lead shoppers to deals, and it will launch two unique promotions to entice consumers.
Nespresso Works To Boost Recycling Of Used Coffee Pods
Nespresso is teaming with the New York City Department of Sanitation and Sims Municipal Recycling to encourage New Yorkers to recycle their Nespresso coffee capsules and other lightweight aluminum items.
Amazon Expanding Las Vegas Workforce
Amazon is expanding the company’s workforce in Las Vegas with plans to create 125 additional corporate jobs in the city.
J.C. Penney Q3 Sales Down, Net Loss Shrinks
Third quarter sales at J.C. Penney were down, but the department store retailer reported a smaller net loss and its CEO said the retailer was “making progress” in its effort to turn around the struggling company.
Michaels Strengthens Senior Leadership Team
Michaels has made several changes to its senior executive leadership team. Vidya Jwala has been appointed to the newly created role of chief customer officer, Scott Lindblom has been promoted to evp/chief information officer and Holly Shaskey-Platek has been promoted to evp/chief human resources officer.
Meijer Debuts Deals For Thanksgiving Week, Black Friday
With the holidays coming, Meijer has set a series of promotions for the week of Thanksgiving and through Black Friday weekend and the return of a Santa Bucks special savings event on Saturday, November 30.
Robinson Home Products To Debut CraftKitchen ExactEdge Knife Blocks
Robinson Home Products is set to launch the CraftKitchen ExactEdge knife blocks at the upcoming Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, which will be held January 14 to 21 at AmericasMart.
Walmart Approaches Holidays After Strong Q3
As Walmart prepared in stores and online for the upcoming holiday season, the retailer posted a strong third quarter, with both net income and sales growth as well as the Walmart U.S. division in particular recording a solid performance.
Kroger, Ocado Expand Customer Fulfillment Center Network
Kroger and Ocado have selected Pleasant Prairie, WI, as the sixth location for a high-tech customer fulfillment center (CFC).
Dillard’s Q3 Sales Down, Comps Flat
Third quarter net sales at Dillard’s was down year-over-year as comparable sales for the three months ended November 2 was flat.
NY Now Sets Stage For Winter Market
The winter edition of NY Now will take place on February 1 to 5, 2020 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. NY Now said it will also be taking the next step in its “Retail Renaissance” movement by transforming the winter market into an immersive, experiential environment focused on fueling discovery, igniting the imagination and embracing the retailer journey.
Staples Features Black Friday Deals
Staples has released its Black Friday deals, giving customers a sneak peek into the exclusive offers available in store and online this holiday season.
Espro Taps Into Outdoor Market With New Coffee Accessories
Espro, a division of Regal Ware, has added new coffee accessories in an effort to tap into outdoor enthusiasts. The company has rolled out a new personal-sized Ultralight Coffee Brewer, and a camp-friendly P6 coffee press.
Cost Plus World Market Adds Stores In Oklahoma, Kentucky
Cost Plus World Market has opened new stores in Norman, Oklahoma, as well as Lexington, Kentucky.
Wayfair Enhances Mobile App
Wayfair has introduced new features to its mobile shopping app that make it easier for consumers to discover products and design their rooms on the go.
Spectrum Brands Q4 Sales Up, Net Loss Grows
Spectrum Brands’ fiscal year fourth quarter sales were up 1.9% but the company reported a larger net loss for the three month period ended September 30.
Macy’s Heats Up Holiday Promotions
The holiday promotions are heating up, with Macy’s the latest retailer to showcase its upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Week specials.
Sundance Adds Ohio Store
Lifestyle retailer Sundance is opening a new store in Kenwood, OH. The metro Cincinnati location will host a grand opening weekend celebration beginning on Thursday, November 14, with a ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m.