Academy Sports Q2 comp sales down 6.9% “Sales for the second quarter were more challenging than expected, impacted by a tough economy, a temporary distribution center backlog…and by a very active storm season…we are revising our full year guidance, while maintaining our gross margin rate range,” said Carl Ford, CFO.” Press release

 

Amazon Fresh introduces new grocery savings for Prime members “Up to 50% off eight to 15 grocery favorites that rotate each week, including fresh produce, protein, and pantry staples…More than 1,200 rotating Prime-exclusive grocery items and household favorites from top brands 25% off.” Press release

 

Walmart workers at Ontario facility set to vote on joining union at Global News. “Unifor says employees at a Walmart warehouse in Mississauga, Ont., will begin voting Tuesday on whether to join the union. Unifor National President Lana Payne says in a statement that a vote for the union this week is “the best way for workers to get a level playing field with a corporate giant.” Read more

 

Walmart announces 40-city ‘Style Tour’ Press release

 

Trader Joe’s colorful tote bags will be back in stock on Sept. 18 as a limited product at USA Today

 

Big Lots files for bankruptcy at CNN. “…private equity firm Nexus Capital Management is acquiring “substantially all” of Big Lots stores and business operations. During the process, its locations and website will remain open for shopping.” Read more

 

Costco has quietly rolled out a “search warehouse inventory” tool on its mobile app for some customers at Fox Business

 

‘A banana is a banana.’ Key quotes from the Kroger Albertsons merger hearing at Cincy Enquirer. “Who said it: Stuart Aitken, Kroger’s chief merchant and marketing officer. Why it matters: Both Kroger and Albertsons executives insisted grocery competition is evolving and that they consider any company that sells any food a competitor, not just traditional supermarkets.” Read more

 

Sneakers From StockX Will Soon be Available Via Walmart at FN/Yahoo

 

JCPenney and Jamey Perry launch fashionable wheelchair collection “Jamey made it clear how hard it can be for women who use wheelchairs to find outfits that work for dressier moments…that are also comfortable and meet their mobility needs. We took on that challenge together…” said Chris Phillips, SVP, GMM Apparel and Head of Ecommerce for JCPenney.” Press release

 

PwC plans to track workers’ locations in return-to-office crackdown at Fox Business

 

Will Ferrell Goes Shopping ‘Everywhere’ in PayPal’s Biggest US Campaign Ever Press release

 

Target Announces Limited-Edition Collection for Pets and Pet Lovers “Target announced The Cuddle Collab, its first exclusive collection for pets and pet lovers. Designed through the eyes of real pets, the collection of over 180 pieces is inspired by six social media “fur-fluencers”…” Press release