2014 Leading Retailers

Amazon Freshens up for New Venture
First Amazon became the world's biggest bookseller. Then it came the world's largest online retailer. Can this success translate to groceries?
Form follows Function
Hard discounter Aldi has carved out a niche in the hyper-competitive grocery space as an "exclusive brand" retailer of a relatively limited assortment of grocery products in a spartan, but highly efficient store environment.

Pride of Texas
Target Takes Aim at a Boost from Food
For a long time, Target Corp.'s target has been just above Walmart.
Food is Walmart's Toughest CHallenge
Food is the final frontier for Walmart. And it's turning out to be one of the toughest the company has ever encountered.
Not Just a Grocer to the Elite
Whole Paycheck. Yuppie grazing grounds. Organic Eden.
Multiply and Diversify
Many grocers are experimenting with new formats lately, hoping to find the perfect mix of products and features that match their customers' busy, value-conscious lifestyles.
Family Fortune
Wegmans is a testament to the importance of family.
Getting Bigger and Healthier
7-Eleven in the U.S. is, in some respects, like a child: It's expected to grow big and healthy by following its parent's example.
An Offer They Can't Refuse
As many retailers struggle with unwieldy loyalty programs and the resulting mountains of data they create, CVS Caremark is working hard to create a best-in-class loyalty program that merges the latest technology with consumer insights.

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