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Dunnhumby Survey: H-E-B Regains Title of America’s Top Grocer as Club Stores Move Up the Ranks
Three years after the pandemic upturned the grocery industry, omnichannel chain H-E-B has regained its leadership position as the top U.S. grocery retailer from Amazon, with Costco following closely behind…
News January 31
Vera Bradley Creates 2 New Leadership Roles, Cuts 3 Existing Positions in Executive Shakeup
Vera Bradley has reconfigured its leadership team with the appointment of Alison Hiatt to the newly-created job of Chief Marketing Officer and the removal of three high-level roles. Brand President…
News January 31
Williams-Sonoma Shifts Execs’ Responsibilities to Support Marketing and Global Business
Williams-Sonoma Inc. is taking advantage of the long tenures and broad experience of its executive team, promoting from within to strengthen its portfolio of Pottery Barn brands and provide greater…
News January 31
Where to Next for the Experience Economy?
Almost a quarter of a century ago, a groundbreaking article in Harvard Business Review heralded the dawn of the “fourth stage economy” — one in which the spotlight would be…
Executive Viewpoints January 31
Bed Bath & Beyond Shutters Remaining Harmon Stores; Media Reports Say Search for a Buyer Stalled
Bed Bath & Beyond will reportedly shutter its 50 remaining Harmon stores in addition to 87 Bed Bath & Beyond locations and five buybuy BABY shops. Additionally, efforts to find…
News January 30
Petco Combines Two Loyalty Programs to Better Support Pets’ Health and Wellness
Petco is merging its two membership programs into one combined offering under the Vital Care banner. The pet retailer’s Pals Rewards loyalty program debuted in 1997. In 2020 the retailer…
News January 30
CVS Health Adds Consumer-Focused Chief Product Officer Role
CVS Health has named Amy Bricker to the newly created role of EVP and Chief Product Officer – Consumer, and hired David Joyner as EVP and President of Pharmacy Services.…
News January 30
Foot Locker Lays Off Workers, Shutters Sidestep Banner as Simplification Efforts Continue
Foot Locker will lay off an unspecified number of employees in corporate and support roles with the goal of saving $18 million annually, according to a filing with the SEC.…
News January 30
Drive-Up Grocer Addie’s Opens First Store, Plans to Expand Across U.S.
The new supermarket concept Addie’s, a self-described “drive-up grocer,” has opened its first store in Norwood, Mass., fueled by $10.1 million in seed funding it recently received from Rose Park…
News January 30
