Retail took some surprising twists in 2024, as the view forward from 2023 didn’t reveal how the way forward would have so many twists and turns. Of course, some developments fell into old patterns and some weaker retailers fell by the wayside. Meanwhile, an...
Dollar Tree, contemplating the reconstituting of its business, has made additional executive moves that could impact how the company approaches its Dollar Tree and Family Dollar store operations. The company has promoted Steve Schumacher to executive vice president...
Walgreens shoppers surveyed by market researcher Numerator said they are prepared to switch to other drug chains and mass merchants if impacted by the planned closure of some 1,200 Walgreens stores. Walgreens recently reported it would close 1,200 underperforming...
As it moves to its next phase of the business, Rite Aid Corp. announced that it has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and appointed Matt Schroeder CEO. Rite Aid declared bankruptcy in October of last year. With the emergence, Rite Aid will operate as a...
Rite Aid Corp. is closer to emerging from bankruptcy after a U.S. bankruptcy judge approved its restructuring plan, according to published reports. Rite Aid would cut debt by some $2 billion, and the company would be controlled by major creditors under the...
