Albertsons managed steady growth in the third quarter, driven by solid identical-store performance, growth in e-commerce and record-high penetration among its private-label products.
Giant Food Stores' new robotic assistant is being used to identify such hazards as liquid, powder and bulk food-item spills, and for its reporting that enables quick action, the company said.
The Vintage Cosmetic Company's new launches include the Headband and Shower Cap set in a flamingo print, Cooling Gel Eye Pads with a fluttery eyelash print and the Peggy Make-up Headband in leopard print.
A recent survey of retailers, manufacturers and service providers in the beauty category has indicated that current category performance, merchandising execution and retail reinvention are indicators of future growth.