Publix Cited As Top Workplace For Veterans
In an inaugural list the company created, job site Indeed named Publix Super Markets one of its Top-Rated Workplaces for Veterans.
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Deloitte: Online Capturing More Of Higher Holiday Spending
Results emerging from the 33rd annual Deloitte holiday shopping survey include a second year of online shopping gains as consumers said they expect to spend 57% of their budgets online and 36% in brick and mortar stores.
Overstock Touts Customer Day Sales Gains
The Overstock Customer Day promotion doubled the amount of furniture the e-tailer sold and generated a 20% rise in market basket versus the comparable day in the year earlier, according to Overstock.com.
Overstock To Hold Customer Day October 15
Overstock.com is seizing a day of its own. Like its pure play competitors, Overstock is designating a day, October 15, for a special promotional event. The foundation of the promotion will be the company’s 19th anniversary.
Housewares Key In eBay Counter Prime Day Promotion
As retailers launch promotions to counter Amazon.com’s Prime Day marketing extravaganza, eBay has released a list of products it is discounting as part of what it calls its summer sale.
Zulily To Launch ‘Thrill Week’ Sales Event
Zulily plans to launch its first-ever Thrill Week July 23 to 27, focusing on discounts, exclusive deals and popular brands.
Dollar Tree Gains Sales Momentum In Q3
Dollar Tree’s discount variety store mix picked up the pace in the third quarter, accelerating comparable store sales and net sales growth.
Deloitte: Consumers Plan To Spend On Thanksgiving Holiday
According to a new survey from Deloitte, three-quarters of Americans plan to shop over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, spending an average of $427 between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday.
WalletHub: Kohl’s Leads Black Friday Ad Deals
Which retailers are hitting the market with the deepest Black Friday discount promotions?
CPC: Amazon Discount Initiative Could Undermine MAP Pricing
An Amazon.com marketplace discount initiative could pose a threat to MAP pricing, according to online marketing firm CPC Strategy.
Staples Launches Teacher Appreciation Days
This back to school season, Staples is honoring educators with Teacher Appreciation Days, an event that includes a 10% discount to help teachers save money and stock their classrooms with the essentials necessary for the new school year.
Lidl To Open More U.S. Stores, Distribution Center
After opening its first stores in the U.S. earlier this month, Lidl will debut four more locations on July 13. The supermarket retailer will also establish a regional headquarters and distribution center in Cartersville, GA.
Amazon Offers Government Assistance Recipients Prime Discount
In an outreach to lower income shoppers, Amazon will provide consumers on government assistance programs access to Amazon Prime at a discounted monthly price, at least temporarily.
NRF: Valentine’s Day Spending To Slip
Consumers seem to be feeling less romantic this year when it comes to spending on Valentine’s Day.
First Insight: Retailers Driving Markdown Mania
According to a study from First Insights, a pricing technology solutions firm, bargain hunting is having a big effect on retail prospects today, with 45% of women who responded to a survey stating that they must see a markdown of 41% or greater to even enter a store today.
Meijer Sets Thanksgiving, Black Friday Sales
To accommodate customers who might want to shop the season early, Meijer has debuted its Black Friday deals, including a website presentation, and will start offering the discounts on November 20.
Fred’s Comps Slide In September
For the five-week fiscal month of September, Fred’s posted a comparable store sales decline of 4.9% versus the month last year. Total sales for September slipped 5.5% to $199.9 million from the previous month last year.
Walmart Completes Jet.com Acquisition
Walmart has completed its acquisition of Jet.com as it looks to accelerate online growth and deliver a seamless shopping experience for customers.
99 Cents Only Focuses On Turnaround In Q2
99 Cents Only said it was encouraged by its turnaround efforts in the second quarter, narrowing its net loss and slightly increasing sales.
Fred’s Comps Decline In Q2
Following the recent appointment of Michael Bloom as the retailer’s new CEO, Fred’s reported sales and income declines in its second quarter.