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Supermarkets Place Limits On Paper Products Amid Rising Coronavirus Cases

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Kroger , which runs different brands in 35 states and the District of Columbia, told USA Today in a statement that it has "proactively and temporarily set purchase limits to two per customer" on merchandise such as paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap and sanitizing wipes. Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co.

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Retail Pulse: The Price Must Be Right

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Brands like TJX , Macy’s , craft and fabric retailer Joann , and Walmart ’s ModCloth are trying on smaller-format, off-brand and off-price destinations with features and experiences tailored for the digital-first generation. It does seem, however, that a focus on affordability is a core driver of new retail strategies for brands.

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Where Pharmacy Giants Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, And Rite Aid Are Placing Private Market Bets

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For many consumers, the local pharmacy is long gone, replaced by big box retailers with significantly more cash and brand recognition. Today, the top four retail pharmacies by number of stores — Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid — operate more than 25,000 stores.

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12 Industries That Will Thrive Thanks To Millennials

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Many millennial consumers are looking beyond older, legacy coffee brands to blends from boutique “third-wave” coffee roasters. Many Gen Y consumers are at least somewhat knowledgeable about their coffee, favoring brands committed to fair trade and environmentally sustainable growing practices. Source: Burst/Pexels.