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Dollar General Adds 100+ Private Label Products as it Expands Fresh Food Offerings

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Originally introduced in 2009, the expansion will bring the range of Clover Valley items to approximately 600 , with new additions including sauces, condiments, entrees, sides and snacks. “We Internal company research also has found that consumables now account for almost 80% of total sales at Dollar General.

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Cooler Screens Sues Walgreens for Ending Smart Door Agreement

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According to Cooler Screens’ account, all was going well in the initial years of the arrangement, which included a successful three -month pilot in 2018 at six locations, followed by plans to expand to 2,500 stores. It also is paying $4.95

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Buy Now, Pay Later: The Gen Z Alternative to Credit Cards

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In the midst of rising inflation rates, many Americans are wondering how to cut their costs — and younger generations such as Gen Z may have found a solution in the short term with “buy now, pay later” or BNPL plans. Contactless payment evolved with Venmo’s release in 2009, and similar mobile solutions like the Apple Wallet have followed.

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Retail appointments of the week

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Maggie Beer Holdings’ CEO and MD Chantale Millard says she plans to resign by the end of the year. According to Pymnts , Bramman will be replaced by Nordstrom’s senior vice president and chief accounting officer Michael Maher from December 2, until a permanent replacement can be found. Maggie Beer Holdings CEO Chantale Millard resigns.

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A shift in attitude: How Lekker Bikes is normalising e-bikes in Australia

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Back in 2009, industrial designer Meindert Wolfraad identified a gap in the market for practical, comfortable and stylish commuter bikes that would enable Sydney-siders to get around, similar to what he saw growing up in the Netherlands. Meindert Wolfraad: Lekker Bikes started back in 2009, in Sydney. Watch this space in 2024!

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Beer Cartel invites consumers to buy up shares in the business

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There are also plans to introduce investor perks such as free shipping and discounted pricing on beer. Beer Cartel launched its beer subscription service back in 2009 and it now accounts for about 80 per cent of the online business, according to Kelsey. If they’re making regular purchases from us, they’ll get extra benefits.”.

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Analysis: Decision time looms at DJs and Myer boardrooms

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Myer floated on the Australian Securities Exchange in 2009 with a market capitalisation of $2.4 The retailer has also retreated from its plan to drive foot traffic and sales through an upmarket food offer in stand-alone stores and has terminated a co-location food concept selling fresh and packaged food in 35 BP service stations.