Retailer Campaigns

BERLIN - Wal-Mart announced has begun implementing a new round of discounts at its German stores in its latest attempt to attract shoppers in a market where it has yet to turn a profit, The Associated Press reports.

MINNEAPOLIS - Philippe Starck has collaborated with Target Stores to present Starck Reality, a new collection of more than 50 everyday consumer products jazzed up with modern design.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Progressive Grocer magazine and General Merchandise Distributors Council (GMDC) will honor merchandising excellence in the General Merchandise categories with the second annual Pinnacle Awards.

LOS ANGELES - Ralphs supermarkets and Food 4 Less stores have partnered with the Girl Scouts -- Mt. Wilson Vista Council to help "Build Bright Futures" for girls in Los Angeles County's San Gabriel Valley affected by the instability and insecurity of homelessness.

TROY, Mich. - Kmart Corporation is using a new multicultural marketing campaign including radio and television ads to try and fill a niche with African-American and Hispanic shoppers.

LONDON - Tesco is launching a popular air miles customer loyalty program that it took over from its competitor J Sainsbury, the BBC reports.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Beginning March 7, shoppers in most Florida and southeast Georgia Winn-Dixie stores can register to participate in a new program that will provide ongoing benefits that include merchandise discounts and other special incentives.

BOULDER, Colo. - Natural and organic foods retailer Wild Oats Markets Inc. on Thursday reported record net sales for the year at $893.2 million.