Target, Inc.

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. -- National discount retailer Dollar General Corp. said on Friday it has completed the realignment of its merchandising team as anticipated with several recent leadership appointments. Its new staff includes a former merchandising director of the Fleming Cos.

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. -- National discount retailer Dollar General Corp. said on Friday it has completed the realignment of its merchandising team as anticipated with several recent leadership appointments. Its new staff includes a former merchandising director of the Fleming Cos.

BENTONVILLE, Ark.; ISSAQUAH, Wash.; MINNEAPOLIS; and NATICK, Mass. -- Despite challenging economic times, June was a good month at Costco and Target, while Wal-Mart and BJ's Wholesale Club suffered some sales setbacks, exacerbated by an uncooperative Mother Nature.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Former Target executive Paul Singer has joined Supervalu here as s.v.p. and c.i.o. The appointment of Singer, who is joining the company in a new position, follows on the heels of similar previously announced senior-level executive appointments being made in recent weeks for the "new Supervalu."

CINCINNATI -- Stock in the Kroger Co., based here, jumped yesterday on the news that the nation's largest traditional food retailer confirmed its earnings forecast for the year and upped its same-store sales outlook for stores open at least 15 months.

Healthy snack manufacturers and retailers have started wooing the back-to-school market with new products, packaging, promotions, and displays.

With Wal-Mart gung ho on organics, suppliers and retailers alike will need to rethink their strategies.

WASHINGTON -- Wal-Mart opposition group WakeUpWalMart.com is asking Minneapolis-based discount chain Target Corp. to reconsider its proposed changes on employee health care.