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E-Commerce

Amazon has new grocery competition as Dollar General races to grow 1-hour delivery

6 days ago

Real estate

Dollar General's CEO sees potential in 11,000 locations left empty as rivals like pharmacies shutter stores

E-Commerce

Amazon has new grocery competition as Dollar General races to grow 1-hour delivery

E-Commerce

Amazon is speeding up its delivery with a new ultrafast test that arrives in 30 minutes or less

E-Commerce

The race to ultrafast delivery is on but there are big hurdles to speeding up the time to your doorstep

1 week ago

E-Commerce

Amazon is speeding up its delivery with a new ultrafast test that arrives in 30 minutes or less

E-Commerce

The race to ultrafast delivery is on but there are big hurdles to speeding up the time to your doorstep

more#ultrafast-delivery

E-Commerce

fromGrocery Dive

1 week ago

Amazon tests delivery in half hour or less

Amazon tests Amazon Now: half-hour grocery and essentials delivery in Seattle and Philadelphia from nearby micro-fulfillment centers, with fees for non-Prime or small orders.

1 week ago

Amazon Owns Black Friday

Americans spent $10 billion online on Black Friday 2025. There is no reason to think this year will be different. A look at Amazon's ( NASDAQ: AZMN) earnings report shows the extent to which it dominated the day. There are tens of thousands of retailers, at least. In the US, we are making money online on Black Friday. Combined across the retail market as a whole, they have a considerable presence.

E-Commerce

Business

fromFortune

2 weeks ago

Walmart and Target are both getting new CEOs-one succession plan has gone smoother than the other | Fortune

Walmart’s tech and e-commerce investment produced far stronger performance and smoother succession outcomes than Target, which suffered merchandising, customer service, diversity and supply-chain missteps.

Food & drink

fromTasting Table

The Midwestern Grocery Chain That Declared Bankruptcy In The Early 2000s And Was Never Seen Again - Tasting Table

Eagle Food Centers, a once-popular Midwestern grocery chain of over 130 stores, filed bankruptcy and effectively disappeared in the early 2000s.

fromDallas News

Target eliminating 1,800 corporate jobs as it looks to reclaim its lost luster

The cuts represent about 8% of Target's corporate workforce globally, although the majority of the affected employees work at the company's Minneapolis headquarters, the spokesperson said. Chief Operating Officer Michael Fiddelke, who is set to become Target's next CEO on Feb. 1, issued a note to personnel on Thursday announcing the downsizing. He said further details would come on Tuesday, and he asked employees at the Minneapolis offices to work from home next week.

Business

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fromwww.mercurynews.com

Business

Target to lay off about 1,000 workers ahead of holiday shopping season

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Business

Target picks an insider to lead the struggling company when CEO Brian Cornell steps down next year

fromFortune

Business

Target's CEO succession tilts toward an insider and company lifer

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Business

Target to lay off about 1,000 workers ahead of holiday shopping season

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Business

Target picks an insider to lead the struggling company when CEO Brian Cornell steps down next year

fromFortune

Business

Target's CEO succession tilts toward an insider and company lifer

more#target

UK politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

Reeves expected to scrap low-value imports' loophole that benefits Shein and Temu

The UK plans to end duty-free import of low-value parcels under £135, closing a loophole benefiting Chinese marketplaces like Shein and Temu.

fromIrish Independent

Eir ordered to stop 50 broadband promotion

The regulator has imposed "urgent interim measures" on Eircom to halt the offer, which has been available since last Monday. Eircom has been told to stop registrations for the promotion on its website, stop delivery of any leaflets with information about it and other marketing activities, and ensure all its agents stop promoting it as well. People who have already registered for the promotion this week can still receive the €50 gift card, however.

Miscellaneous

Marketing

A K-beauty turf war is brewing in the US

U.S. beauty retailers are securing exclusive partnerships with Korean brands to capture the growing K-beauty market before Olive Young's 2026 U.S. debut.

fromNew York Post

Exclusive | NY authorities clamp down on liquor store openings citywide as demand for booze plummets

The landscape has changed significantly since the prior store closed,

New York Rangers

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E-Commerce

What is Amazon Grocery? Everything to know about the new budget shopping site

E-Commerce

Amazon's new budget grocery brand offers most items for less than $5

E-Commerce

What is Amazon Grocery? Everything to know about the new budget shopping site

E-Commerce

Amazon's new budget grocery brand offers most items for less than $5

Amazon launches a grocery brand with most products under $5 | TechCrunch

Amazon launched Amazon Grocery, a private-label brand offering over 1,000 grocery items, mostly priced under $5, available online and in Amazon Fresh stores.

E-Commerce

fromLos Angeles Times

Kroger's sales are climbing as consumers cook more at home

Kroger increased full-year comparable-sales forecast as shoppers favor value and eating at home, boosting fresh-food, e-commerce and pharmacy sales.

Business

Labubu dolls and affordable lattes: Why Chinese brands are betting big on the US

Chinese retail chains are expanding brick-and-mortar stores in the US, using cultural relevance and competitive pricing to attract American consumers.

Business

fromFast Company

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Lowe's is acquiring Foundation Building Materials in a deal worth nearly $8.8 billion

Lowe's is acquiring Foundation Building Materials for approximately $8.8 billion to expand its professional builder product and service offerings.

Miscellaneous

Cheap imports tsunami: 'Is it time the UK followed the US in scrapping de minimis?' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK imports of low-value de minimis goods from China rose to £5.9bn in 2024/25, undermining domestic retailers and prompting calls for protective measures.

Miscellaneous

fromIndependent

4 months ago

Minister urges consumer watchdog to probe profits of supermarket chains as grocery prices keep rising

James Dillon has called for an investigation into barriers hindering foreign retail giants from operating in Ireland.

E-Commerce

5 months ago

The shopping wars are heating up this July as Dollar General and Walmart offer discounts ahead of Amazon's Prime Day

Retailers, including Walmart and Best Buy, are competing with Amazon Prime Day by offering similar or earlier sales.

5 months ago

Walmart Opens 'Dark Stores' to Improve Delivery

Walmart's new dark stores aim to enhance online delivery speed, a response to Amazon's rapid delivery service, amid a fierce retail competition.

NYC startup

Retirement

6 months ago

Costco Earnings: Will COST Issue a Special Dividend Tomorrow?

Costco's earnings report is crucial for understanding consumer spending amidst economic challenges.

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