Mark Weinstein had served as Hilton’s global chief marketing officer since 2020, overseeing the Hilton Honors loyalty program as well as the hotel’s many brands.
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Costco Wholesale, Finance News, West
Costco Caps FY26 With $297.3B In Sales, Up 10.2 Percent
The membership club retailer announced the preliminary yearly results while announcing August’s strong sales figures.
Posted inMerchandising News, Executive News, Foodtown, News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Allegiance Retail Services Brings Back Conese To Lead Merchandising
He will provide strategic direction in several areas, as well as overall value for the co-op’s independent retail members.
Posted inGrocery Research, National, Online Grocery Technology
Survey: Fees Push 68 Percent Of Shoppers To Abandon Delivery Orders
The average American will pay $9.49 in food delivery fees before deciding to pick up an order instead.
Posted inNews, Featured News, Grocers Give, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Helping Heroes Adopts 1,300 First Responder Stations
The grocer donated $150,000 to first responder nonprofits to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11.
Posted inGrocers Give, Featured News, Independent Store News, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Anchors 9/11 Day Meal Pack Marking 25th Anniversary
Four hundred-plus volunteers assemble more than 145,000 multi-serving oatmeal kits for families in need as part of the observance.
Posted inGrocery Research, Featured News, National, News
McKinsey & Co.: Seven Forces Shaping ’26 Grocery Landscape
The report examines the impacts created by value, private brands, fresh, wellness, e-commerce, retail media and artificial intelligence.
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Small Discrepancies, Real Dollars: A Look at Grocery Invoice Data
If these small discrepancies aren’t identified and addressed, they can easily become patterns that repeat month after month, store after store.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Finance News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Q2 Identical Sales Up 0.2%; Sales Guidance Lowered
Adjusted e-commerce sales was a bright spot for the grocer, growing 20 percent during the quarter.
Posted inGrocers Give, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National, News
Grocers Give Back: Retailers Rallying For Their Communities
The grocers’ efforts to support their communities include checkout donations, associate volunteerism and supplier partnerships.
Posted inMarketing News, Independent Store News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops, By Abigail Lee To Unveil Royalty Print Snacks At Sept. 12 Event
The Royalty-print snacks will be available at most Tops locations, while tailgate merchandise will be sold at nearly 30 stores in pop-up style boutiques.
Posted inNonfood Items, Aisle Watch, Center Store, Merchandising News, National, Suppliers, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Lil’ Drug Store Acquisition Provides Entry Into Grocery, Drug
The acquisition of Navajo’s HBW business, including its trial and travel division, moves LDSP into new channels outside convenience.
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Research, Southeast
SEPC Study Identifies 4 Forces Reshaping Produce Purchases
Study author Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics presented the findings, which included the impacts of GLP-1 medications.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Midwest
Target Details AI Shopping Features For Discovery, Reordering
The retailer has embedded AI into distinct points of the shopping journey, from finding a product to deciding on it to buying it again.
Posted inMarketing News, Merchandising News, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
InContext, Saint Joseph’s Partner On Virtual Store Training
InContext provides virtual store technology including ShopperMX, a visualization platform that lets retail teams work in a digital twin of the store.
Posted inMarketing News, Center Store, Northeast, Suppliers
Stauffer’s Positions Simply Animals For Back-To-School Snacking
The snack maker is pairing lunchbox-focused marketing with the continuation of its literacy partnership with Reading Is Fundamental.
Posted inGrocery Research, C-Store News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National
Toast Survey: Independent Grocers Confident, Efficiency-Focused
The blind survey, conducted in April, included responses from 127 grocery decision-makers.
Posted inProduce News, Packaging News, Southeast, Suppliers, Supply Chain News
Crawford Packaging Opens Its First U.S. Facility In Central FL
The Canadian company said the location supports its growing produce packaging business and provides enhanced service to an important agricultural region.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Banners Join Uber Eats, Adding 375+ Stores To Platform
With the addition of Uber Eats, the New Jersey-based co-op’s banners can offer delivery from all the major providers as well as its in-house option.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Marketing News, Midwest, News, Suppliers
National Pork Board Names Harrison To Lead Channel Marketing
“Protein-rich pork has an opportunity to claim its place with younger consumers,” Kent Harrison says.