Most back-to-school shoppers plan to start at least three weeks before school begins, up from last year’s 74% and 64% a decade ago, according to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights and Analytics.
Erk Keptner, the previous senior vice president of sales, merchandising and marketing for Ahold Delhaize’s Giant Food Stores, has been appointed to the role.
Dollar Tree is celebrating its 15,000th store with discounts and promotions at its Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores, along with grand opening celebrations at select new stores across the country.
Sales of private-label merchandise have dramatically increased in the past year, hitting $138 billion across multiple retail outlets and convenience stores in the United States, according to data from the Food Marketing Institute and IRI.
Spindrift announced the launch of its first multi-million-dollar campaign that will feature product-forward print, out-of-home, digital and social media spots, starring Kristen Bell.
Ignite, which retails in a 12-oz. can, is designed to offer clean energy and hydration using natural caffeine, B vitamins and electrolytes, the company said.