Meijer took the first step away from its mass-merchant business model last month by opening a smaller, grocery-focused store in Niles, IL.

PepsiCo dominated the food-drug-mass market in January as activation of its official Super Bowl sponsorship gained an overwhelming presence in stores leading up to the Feb. 7 National Football League championship.

Convenience stores attempt to gain footing in foodservice and target new shoppers, including moms.

Channel could seize opportunity to keep its growing upper- and middle-class shoppers with smarter in-store strategies

Toys "R" Us in January launched the second flight of a "Great Trade-In" event that lets shoppers exchange used baby equipment for 25% discounts on similar purchases.

A recent overhaul of the cosmetics department within Bloomingdale's Manhattan location gave executives at Bobbi Brown Cosmetics a chance to implement digital media -- both video and audio.

Toys "R" Us in January launched the second flight of a "Great Trade-In" event that lets shoppers exchange used baby equipment for 25% discounts on similar purchases.

CVS/pharmacy has intensified marketing for its ExtraCare loyalty program and private-label products with a "Double Your Extra Bucks" promotion.