Minneapolis-based Target Corp. plans to roll out a new generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tool to team members at all of its almost 2,000 stores by August, becoming the first major retailer to do so in the U.S. The tool, called Store Companion, is a GenAI-powered chatbot designed by Target that can answer on-the-job process questions, coach […]
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Report: Majority Of Consumers Plan To Celebrate Fourth Of July
Numerator has released data on Fourth of July 2024, sourced from verified purchase figures and a sentiment survey of more than 5,500 consumers on their holiday intentions this year and if they intend to shop at a grocery retailer. Overall, 73 percent of consumers plan to celebrate the Fourth of July, with white consumers, those […]
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BJ’s Shares Plans For New Stores In New Jersey, North Carolina
BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced the locations of its newest clubs, set to open in early 2025. The stores in Hanover Township and Southern Pines will mark the retailer’s 25th club in New Jersey and 10th in North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our membership offers to even more families in New Jersey […]
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Target Shares Several Changes To Leadership Team
Minneapolis-based Target Corp. has made several changes to its leadership team. Christina Hennington, currently chief growth officer, has been named as chief strategy and growth officer, and Rick Gomez, currently chief food, essentials and beauty officer, will take over as chief commercial officer, overseeing Target’s merchandising business, both effective July 7. Lisa Roath, Target’s chief marketing officer, will […]
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Grubhub Adds Albertsons Cos. To Delivery Marketplace
Grubhub and Albertsons Cos. have partnered to bring almost 1,800 Albertsons Cos. stores to Grubhub’s marketplace for delivery, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, ACME and Tom Thumb. Availability is based on delivery locations through the grocery section on the app and website. “We’re pleased to grow our grocery offering with Albertsons Cos., one of the […]
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Stater Bros. Charities, Dr Pepper Donate $30K To Citrus Little League
Stater Bros. Charities and Dr Pepper made a $30,000 donation to the Citrus Little League in Rancho Cucamonga, California, on June 1, to help it recover from the burglary and vandalization of the organization’s snack bar. In a show of support, representatives from Stater Bros. Charities and the local Stater Bros. store joined the local […]
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Giant Eagle Joins Upside’s App For Cash-Back Promotions
Following the completion of a pilot, customers can now use Upside’s mobile app to access personalized cash-back promotions at more than 180 Giant Eagle and Market District stores and some 165 GetGo locations in Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Maryland. The partnership also makes Giant Eagle the first retailer on its platform to provide cash-back opportunities […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market Named ‘Official Grocer’ Of SEC
Sprouts Farmers Market has entered a multi-year sponsorship agreement with the Southeastern Conference and SEC Network to become the “Official Grocer of the SEC.” Beginning July 1, the deal will surround the SEC’s marquee women’s sports properties, including basketball and gymnastics. As a celebration of the anniversary of Title IX on June 23, Sprouts will […]