by Mike Duff | Feb 17, 2026 | Retail Articles
Retail foot traffic tracker Placer.ai has released a study looking at the prospects faced by new leaders taking the reins at Walmart and Target, John Furner and Michael Fiddelke, respectively, as the companies’ fourth-quarter results announcements approach. Walmart’s...
by Mike Duff | Feb 10, 2026 | Bakeware, Beverageware, Cookware, Cutlery, Food Storage, Home + Housewares, Kitchenware, Retail Articles, Tableware
Core Home is rolling out the Walmart-exclusive New Year, New Me collection under the Thyme&Table brand, showcasing coordinated kitchenware in fresh prints and colors at affordable prices. The latest Thyme&Table introductions from Core Home, intended to inspire...
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 | Jan 26, 2026 | Retail Articles
Analysis by retail traffic tracker and market researcher Placer.ai identified retailers with a particularly good 2026 outlook, and the top prospects include Walmart and the TJX tandem of HomeGoods and Homesense. Placer.ai noted that the diversity of brands featured in...
by Mike Duff | Jan 22, 2026 | Retail Articles
Newsweek and BrandSpark International have released their 2026 Most Trusted Brands rankings, highlighting leading retailers and home brands across hundreds of consumer categories based on feedback from U.S. shoppers. Among home-related categories, SharkNinja brands...
