by Mike Duff | Feb 9, 2026 | Retail Articles
The Kroger Co. has appointed former Walmart exec Greg Foran as CEO as well as a member of the company’s board of directors. He will succeed Ron Sargent, who has served as interim CEO since March 2025. Sargent will continue to serve as Kroger board chairman, the...
by Mike Duff | Feb 5, 2026 | Retail Articles
Store managers are heading into 2026 with measured optimism, balancing expectations for improved performance at their own stores with ongoing concerns about the economy, inflation and labor pressures, according to Levin Management Corp.’s 15th annual Retail Outlook...
by Mike Duff | Feb 5, 2026 | Retail Articles
January net sales at Costco Wholesale Corp. reached $21.33 billion, up from $19.51 billion year over year, as comparable sales increased across the business. Comparable sales for the month rose 6.8% in the United States, excluding the impact of gasoline prices and...
by Mike Duff | Feb 5, 2026 | Retail Articles
In the first quarter, Spectrum Brands Holdings beat analyst estimates for profit and revenue, but sales slipped year over year. Net income from continuing operations was $29.4 million, or $1.25 per diluted share, versus $24.6 million, or 87 cents per diluted share, in...
by Mike Duff | Feb 4, 2026 | Appliances, Home + Housewares, Personal Care & Wellness, The Inspired Home Show, The Inspired Home Show 2026
As The Inspired Home Show approaches, Lumina NRG is ready with the Feather LED Eye Mask, a product the company characterized as feather-light luxury for brighter, smoother-looking eyes. Designed to visibly refresh skin and provide a more youthful look, the mask is a...
