On June 5 during the company’s annual shareholders meeting, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. President and CEO Doug McMillon challenged the company’s more than 2 million associates to win the future of retail “one customer at a time.” He then shared his strategy to attain that goal: “We’ll save customers money on their everyday needs with an […]
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N.Y.-Based Getty Realty Acquires 77 Fuel/C-Stores In West
Getty Realty Corp. in Jericho, New York, has acquired 77 convenience store and retail motor fuel stations located in several high-growth regions in the western U.S. for approximately $214 million. The acquired properties operate under well-known brands such as 76, Conoco, Circle K, 7-Eleven and My Goods Market and are located in Northern California, Southern […]
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NACS’ Former Leader Testifies At Congressional Hearing On Menu Labeling
The federal House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing last week examining the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. The bipartisan legislation would revise the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) menu labeling regulations by providing covered restaurants and other retail food establishments, including convenience stores, more flexibility in how they provide calorie information […]
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Sam’s Club Ups Convenience Of Its Order Pickup Service
As the only warehouse retailer in the U.S. to provide a pickup option, Sam’s Club has added new features to add more convenience and time saving for members. Club Pickup, formerly known as “Click ’n Pull,” allows members to order thousands of items—from paper towels to fresh produce to printer ink—and have them ready for […]
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Brookshire Grocery Co. Completes 10th Heroes Flight
A group of 30 World War II and Korean War veterans recently returned from Washington, D.C., where they visited the memorials built in their honor. The trip was part of Brookshire Grocery Co.’s (BGC) 10th Heroes Flight. Provided by Tyler, Texas-based BGC at no cost to those selected for the trip, the Heroes Flight was […]
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Natural Grocers Opening Oklahoma, Kansas Stores On June 30
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will open new stores in Oklahoma and Kansas on Tuesday, June 30. The grocer, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, will open its fourth Oklahoma store at 3325 S. Boulevard Street, Suite 169, in Edmond. The company will open its seventh Kansas store at 6819 Johnson Drive in Mission. […]
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Kroger Atlanta Exec Headed To QFC Division In Portland
The Kroger Co. has promoted Micheal Cristal, director of retail operations for Kroger’s Atlanta division, to VP of merchandising for the company’s Quality Food Centers (QFC) division. In his new role, Cristal will oversee merchandising efforts in the Puget Sound region of Washington State and in the Portland, Oregon, metro area. “Throughout the years, Micheal […]
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7-Eleven Debuts First Airport Terminal Store In U.S.
The first 7-Eleven store located inside a U.S. airport terminal, at Los Angeles’ International Airport (LAX), is making its debut. 7-Eleven, Westfield and LS travel retail North America, the concessionaire operating this new location, will hold a grand opening from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 24. 7-Eleven’s 950-s.f. inaugural U.S. airport terminal location is in the […]