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March 16, 2011
Chicago is Walmart's kind of town

Walmart has succeeded in bringing its smaller-format store concept to Chicago, helping to make the case that the retailer can find success in more urban markets, including New York, which thus far has eluded the retailer.

CHICAGO — Walmart has succeeded in bringing its smaller-format store concept to Chicago, helping to make the case that the retailer can find success in more urban markets, including New York, which thus far has eluded the retailer.

The company announced that it has secured locations in West Englewood for Walmart Market and Walmart Express stores. According to the company, West Englewood is in the heart of a food desert and is one of Chicago’s most underserved communities.

March 14, 2011
Meijer to overhaul Mich., Ohio stores with $75 million investment

A Midwest retailer announced it would invest $75 million in a major remodel project that would benefit stores in two states.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Midwest retailer announced it would invest $75 million in a major remodel project that would benefit stores in two states.

Meijer said 10 stores in Michigan and Ohio would benefit from the initiative. The retailer projected that the remodeling program would be completed by the end of the year.

January 28, 2011
While Shoppers CEO exits, Canada retailers feel the heat of U.S. competition

The news that Shoppers Drug Mart president and CEO Jürgen Schreiber is stepping down has taken investors and many industry observers by surprise; the reality is that the company has been wading through some corporate-level changes in recent years, and the Canadian retail market is facing its fair share of competitive challenges.

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT — The news that Shoppers Drug Mart president and CEO Jürgen Schreiber is stepping down has taken investors and many industry observers by surprise; the reality is that the company has been wading through some corporate-level changes in recent years, and the Canadian retail market is facing its fair share of competitive challenges.

(THE NEWS: Shoppers CEO steps down. For the news, click here)

December 7, 2010
Small formats gain momentum, grab attention


BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart’s Neighborhood Market concept finally is getting its due more than 12 years after the first unit opened in late 1998. Next year, the company expected to open between 30 and 40 small stores, the majority of which will be Neighborhood Market units, in addition to a handful of pilot stores measuring less than 30,000 sq. ft. that the company views as a potential growth vehicle for either urban or rural markets.


September 26, 2010
Big things come in small packages at Target

Target reportedly is scaling back with a new small urban format....

MINNEAPOLIS — Target reportedly is scaling back with a new small urban format.

Announced on Friday at Target Field in Minneapolis, the big-box retailer said it will develop stores that will be 60,000 sq. ft. to 100,000 sq. ft., compared with its typical 125,000-sq.-ft. to 180,000-sq.-ft. size.

The first smaller-scale store is slated to open in Seattle in 2012, followed by several other cities.

September 12, 2010
Meijer plans smaller-format Chicagoland store

A Friday report by Crain’s said that grocery chain Meijer is opening a new store...

August 26, 2010
Report: Consumers focus on fewer stores, lower prices

Shoppers are cutting back on the number of stores they are visiting, concentrating visits on...

August 24, 2010
New Meijer app helps consumers 'Find-it' in stores

Midwest grocery store chain Meijer on Wednesday unveiled a new mobile application called "Find-it," which...

August 22, 2010
Shoppers ‘layout’ desire for deals, simplicity, coherence

SKU rationalization is a hot topic in consumables. With space at a premium, and pressure...

July 22, 2010
Magnacca named Duane Reade's new president

Duane Reade has promoted Joe Magnacca to president. Magnacca previously served as SVP and chief...

May 17, 2010
Meijer to carry Jitterbug J cell phones

GreatCall is expanding its retail reach -- supercenter chain Meijer will carry the mobile service...

May 17, 2010
Meijer to carry Reed's product lines

Select Reed's beverage lines will be distributed in Meijer stores throughout five states, the soda...

January 17, 2010
Meijer introduces new store format in Chicago suburb

Meijer is focusing on innovation with the opening of a new, smaller format, grocery-focused store...