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State of US Same-Store Sales - September 2010 and Quarterly Data Update and Full-Year Outlook
Retailer Daily has compiled comparable store sale data from the SEC filings of 26 major US retailers spanning several years, up to the most recently released September 2010 and quarterly numbers. The data excludes fuel sales and is available in Microsoft Excel format from the link below:
Indications from September 2010 and the most recent quarterly same-store sales results across...Continue Reading »
Retailers Open, Remodel Stores Coast to Coast - Update
A look at new store openings and remodelings in August 2010 shows retailers targeting states across the country with no clear focus on the local employment situation. This changes course from June and July 2010, when retailers targeted the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S., where unemployment rates have been equal to or better than the national average in recent months....Continue Reading »
Environmental Update: Wal-Mart, Kohl’s, Staples
Each week, Retailer Daily provides a review of notable environmental news happening in the retail industry. Articles are provided courtesy of Environmental Leader.Wal-Mart Installing Thin Film Solar in CA, AZ
Wal-Mart plans to use a new lighter weight and lower cost solar technology at the majority of its 20 to 30 store locations in California and Arizona that are scheduled for solar...Continue Reading »
Leading Supermarkets Pursue Expansion - Update
The strikingly different same-store sales performance of national supermarket chains Kroger and Supervalu reflect the upheaval the supermarket vertical is undergoing. However, despite pressure from discount chains (especially Wal-Mart), warehouse clubs and dollar stores producing varied results among vertical leaders Kroger and Supervalu, both are pursuing store expansion.Kroger...Continue Reading »
Price Biggest HBC Influencer
Price is the most popular influencer on consumer decisions to buy a particular health and beauty care (HBC) product, according to recent data from The Nielsen Company.7 in 10 HBC Consumers Affected by Price
About seven in 10 (69%) global consumers say price influences their HBC purchase decisions, with 48% slightly agreeing and 21% strongly agreeing. The only...
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Environmental Update: REI, Applebee’s, AutoZone
Each week, Retailer Daily provides a review of notable environmental news happening in the retail industry. Articles are provided courtesy of Environmental Leader.REI Cuts GHG Emissions
Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) has reduced its absolute climate impact by 10 percent from 111,000 tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, or C02e, to less than 100,000 tons C02e from 2008 levels,...Continue Reading »
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Environmental Update: Whole Foods, Burger King, Fresh & Easy
Each week, Retailer Daily provides a review of notable environmental news happening in the retail industry. Articles are provided courtesy of Environmental Leader.Whole Foods Rolls New Sustainable Packaging Guidelines
Whole Foods Market has rolled out new responsible packaging guidelines to all of its more than 2,100 body care and supplement suppliers company-wide. All new body care and...Continue Reading »
Environmental Update: Sainsbury’s, Venus Group, Mitsubishi
Each week, Retailer Daily provides a review of notable environmental news happening in the retail industry. Articles are provided courtesy of Environmental Leader.
Sainsbury's Cuts Packaging by 75% for Milk Products
Sainsbury’s is set to become the first retailer in the UK to launch a full range of milk products packaged in plastic bags, which use 75 percent less packaging than...Continue Reading »
Environmental Update: Wal-Mart, Fresh & Easy, Weis
Each week, Retailer Daily provides a review of notable environmental news happening in the retail industry. Articles are provided courtesy of Environmental Leader.Wal-Mart Releases Greenhouse Gas Protocol Guidance
In February 2010, Wal-Mart committed to reduce the carbon footprint from its supply chain by 20 million metric tons of carbon dioxide by 2015. The project team that has been...Continue Reading »
Economy Permanently Changes Shopping Habits
The ongoing economic recession has permanently altered the food and CPG shopping habits of U.S. consumers, according to a new study from Deloitte.Caution will Outlast Recession
Statistics from the "2010 Great American Pantry Study" indicate that even when the current recession finally ends, US consumers plan to maintain the more cautious and bargain-oriented shopping habits they have...Continue Reading »