Costco reports federal probe about prescriptions for controlled substances by Angel Gonzalez at Seattle Times. “Costco said Thursday it has been informed by federal attorneys that they believe the company has violated civil regulations about the handling of prescriptions for controlled substances.” Read more Amazon offers one-hour shipping in Manhattan at AP via […]
Target CEO announces leadership promotions by Nick Halter at Minn./St. Paul Business Journal. “Omnichannel president and senior vice president Casey Carl moved into the leadership team, reporting to Cornell as chief strategy and innovation officer. Jason Goldberger has been named president of Target.com and mobile. Chief Marketing Officer Jeff Jones will take on added responsibilities, including […]
Where Christmas is Most Loved in U.S. by Eric Chemi at CNBC. “Look at the states dominating the top of the list: Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas, South Carolina, Texas, Mississippi and North Carolina are all up there. These are all Republican-voting strongholds, home to a dominant Christian citizenship.” Read more Most-searched places on […]
Google Shopping to Counter Amazon by Rolfe Winkler & Alistair Barr at WSJ. “Google has approached retailers about creating a “buy” button for its online shopping site that would be similar to Amazon’s popular “one-click ordering” feature, according to people familiar with the discussions. Until now, Google Shopping has referred shoppers to merchants’ websites […]
This company loves to move into locations where Sears fails by John Jannarone at CNBC. “There’s still a lot of empty boxes out there and there will be for a long time,” At Home CEO Lewis Bird III said in an interview this week. “We’re the only retailer looking for a big box format.” Read […]
NRF: Retail Sales Up 0.6% in November by Stephen E. Schatz. “Gains were consistent with NRF’s holiday sales forecast, which anticipates an increase of 4.1 percent over last year.” Read more The price is (no longer) right: Retail’s big game by Krystina Gustafson at CNBC. “Amazon and Sears are the most dynamic retailers. […]
Friday Tipsheet: Feds Probe Costco | Kmart Layaway ‘Debacle’ | Amazon 1 Hr Ship
/in Eye-on-RetailCostco reports federal probe about prescriptions for controlled substances by Angel Gonzalez at Seattle Times. “Costco said Thursday it has been informed by federal attorneys that they believe the company has violated civil regulations about the handling of prescriptions for controlled substances.” Read more Amazon offers one-hour shipping in Manhattan at AP via […]
Thursday Tipsheet: Target Leadership Changes | Menards Jingle History | Hoarding Buckwheat
/in Eye-on-RetailTarget CEO announces leadership promotions by Nick Halter at Minn./St. Paul Business Journal. “Omnichannel president and senior vice president Casey Carl moved into the leadership team, reporting to Cornell as chief strategy and innovation officer. Jason Goldberger has been named president of Target.com and mobile. Chief Marketing Officer Jeff Jones will take on added responsibilities, including […]
Wednesday Tipsheet: Wmart #1 Searched | Dick’s Next LBO? | GA Loves Christmas
/in Eye-on-RetailWhere Christmas is Most Loved in U.S. by Eric Chemi at CNBC. “Look at the states dominating the top of the list: Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas, South Carolina, Texas, Mississippi and North Carolina are all up there. These are all Republican-voting strongholds, home to a dominant Christian citizenship.” Read more Most-searched places on […]
Tuesday Tipsheet: Google’s “Buy” Button | Aldi Tests Credit Cards | Sears = Landlines
/in Eye-on-RetailGoogle Shopping to Counter Amazon by Rolfe Winkler & Alistair Barr at WSJ. “Google has approached retailers about creating a “buy” button for its online shopping site that would be similar to Amazon’s popular “one-click ordering” feature, according to people familiar with the discussions. Until now, Google Shopping has referred shoppers to merchants’ websites […]
Monday Tipsheet: Amazon Penny Glitch | $8.3 Bil for PetSmart
/in Eye-on-RetailThis company loves to move into locations where Sears fails by John Jannarone at CNBC. “There’s still a lot of empty boxes out there and there will be for a long time,” At Home CEO Lewis Bird III said in an interview this week. “We’re the only retailer looking for a big box format.” Read […]
Friday Tipsheet: Safeway Roof Collapses | Lowe’s Analyst Highlights | Target Picks Memphis
/in Eye-on-RetailNRF: Retail Sales Up 0.6% in November by Stephen E. Schatz. “Gains were consistent with NRF’s holiday sales forecast, which anticipates an increase of 4.1 percent over last year.” Read more The price is (no longer) right: Retail’s big game by Krystina Gustafson at CNBC. “Amazon and Sears are the most dynamic retailers. […]