The Latest Retail Industry News | Strategic Resource Group

Welcome To The Newsroom-the Latest in Retail Industry Trends & News

Stay up to date with Strategic Resource Group in the media. We've got it all right here from Burt Flickinger's guest appearances on radio and TV news shows to featured insights in articles.

Check back regularly for retail industry trends, insights, and updates!

Learn more about SRG

Featured Articles

A company ‘in serious trouble’: What the stock market says about the Albertsons’ merger

President of Local UFCW One comments on the Kroger-Albertsons Merger, supporting the C&S divestiture.

Burt Flickinger

Oct 4, 20243 min read

Customers, union workers will lose if Kroger-Albertsons merger gets blocked

Blocking the Kroger-Albertsons merger could harm consumers and union workers while strengthening Walmart’s market dominance.

Burt Flickinger

Aug 20, 20243 min read

Explore Articles of Interest

Explore Artices of Intrest

How SRG’s Retail Expertise Protected Casey’s Convenience Stores from Hostile Takeovers

Discover how SRG's retail expertise helped Casey's Convenience Stores defend against hostile takeovers, ensuring growth and market strength.

Strategic Resource Group

Jan 171 min read

Nike Says Its Running Category Is On the Mend. But Is It Enough to Challenge Hoka, On and Asics?

Burt Flickinger of Strategic Resource Group weighs in on Nike's renewed efforts to win back its dominance in the running category.

Strategic Resource Group

Dec 20, 20243 min read

Dillard’s is an 86-year-old department store chain—and its stock has beaten Tesla, Apple, and Microsoft over the past four years. Here’s how they did

Burt Flickinger, Managing Director of Strategic Resource Group, connected with Phil W. from Fortune Magazine about the great Dillard's Inc.

Strategic Resource Group

Dec 20, 202410 min read

2024 Holiday Trends, Declines, and Customer Hesitations

Burt Flickinger, Strategic Resource Group, goes live with Josh Lipton on Yahoo Finance to discuss the Holiday Season.

Strategic Resource Group

Dec 6, 20245 min read

A company ‘in serious trouble’: What the stock market says about the Albertsons’ merger

President of Local UFCW One comments on the Kroger-Albertsons Merger, supporting the C&S divestiture.

Burt Flickinger

Oct 4, 20243 min read

Customers, union workers will lose if Kroger-Albertsons merger gets blocked

Blocking the Kroger-Albertsons merger could harm consumers and union workers while strengthening Walmart’s market dominance.

Burt Flickinger

Aug 20, 20243 min read

Mike Ullman, former J.C. Penney CEO and ‘unsung hero’ of retail, dies

Myron “Mike” Ullman, who made his mark in retail at Macy’s, LVMH and during two stints as chief executive of J.C. Penney.

Strategic Resource Group

Aug 9, 20244 min read

Stop & Shop closing 32 underperforming grocery stores in the Northeast

Burt Flickinger comments on the Stop & Shop announced plans to close 32 underperforming stores in the Northeast by year's end.

Strategic Resource Group

Jul 12, 20243 min read

Inside the Grocery Store Boom: How Kroger-Albertsons Merger Shapes Market Growth and Competition

Discover how the Kroger-Albertsons merger impacts grocery store growth and competition over two decades. Insights from industry expert Burt

Strategic Resource Group

Jun 17, 202414 min read

Kroger-Albertsons Merger Update: Expanded C&S Deal to Save Merger Deal

Explore Lynn Petrak's in-depth interview with Burt Flickinger III and other industry experts on the Kroger-Albertsons merger update.

Strategic Resource Group

May 2, 20243 min read

An Empire Built on Bargains Remakes the Working World

The story behind Wal-Mart's empire and its impact on the working world. From reshaping economies to affecting workers globally, this article

Strategic Resource Group

Mar 13, 202418 min read

ROADBLOCK: Kroger is trying to get past the FTC’s efforts to halt its $24.6B acquisition of rival grocer Albertsons

This article is adapted from the original Article " Kroger’s Merger Faces FTC Opposition " by Steve Watkins , Cincinnati Business...

Strategic Resource Group

Mar 7, 20249 min read

FTC's Challenge to Kroger-Albertsons Merger: Boosting Walmart's Grocery Dominance

FTC Challenge to Kroger-Albertsons Merger: Impact on Retail Landscape | Insights by Burt Flickinger III

Burt Flickinger

Feb 28, 20244 min read

PepsiCo Products Are Being Pulled From Some Carrefour Grocery Stores In Europe Over Price Hikes

The Associated Press (AP) interviewed SRG's Burt Flickinger for a story reporting on the news that PepsiCo products were being pulled...

Strategic Resource Group

Jan 5, 20244 min read

Sticky Fingers and Lost Profits: How a Surge in Shoplifting Robs America’s Retailers

In 2022, retailers reported a shrink rate increase related to shoplifting and other sources of retail theft.

Strategic Resource Group

Nov 29, 20238 min read

Opinion: Why the Kroger-Albertsons Merger Is Good for Union Workers

Industry expert Burt P. Flickinger shares insights on why the Kroger-Albertsons merger is crucial.

Strategic Resource Group

Oct 23, 20234 min read

Team Flickinger: C&S Strategic Shift featuring Kevin Coupe

Kevin Coupe from Morning News Beat astutely highlights the strategic maneuvers of C&S Wholesale Grocers amidst the Kroger-Albertsons merger.

Strategic Resource Group

Oct 10, 20233 min read

Latest Insights on Kroger-Albertsons Deal

The article by The Boston Globe magnifies the intricacies surrounding the deal and highlights the pivotal role of C&S Wholesale Grocers.

Strategic Resource Group

Oct 9, 20235 min read

ALDI's Strategic Move: Acquisition of Winn-Dixie and Harvey's Stores

Aldi's strategic acquisition of Winn-Dixie reshapes US retail. Strategic Resource Group report details the transformative move.

Strategic Resource Group

Aug 17, 20233 min read

Prime Day Problems? What a UPS Strike Means for Amazon

How will a possible UPS strike impact Amazon’s customers? Strategic Resource Group reports on how this affects Amazon and the retail market.

Strategic Resource Group

Jul 17, 20232 min read

Burt Weighs In: The Benefits of Fuel Rewards

Burt Flickinger weighs in on BigY! Rewards programs like fuel rewards program provide a win-win situation for the consumer & the business.

Strategic Resource Group

Jun 6, 20232 min read

Burt Flickinger Weighs In: Macy's Latest Shakeup Could Be a Game-Changer

Burt Flickinger's expert analysis of Macy's new CEO, Tony Spring. Can he expand Macy's off-price formats without diluting the brand?

Strategic Resource Group

Apr 11, 20232 min read

Walmart Refuses to Bow to Pressure from Suppliers

Walmart is pushing back against industry-wide price increases! Burt Flickinger from Strategic Resource Group discusses the price hikes.

Strategic Resource Group

Apr 7, 20231 min read

Smart Shoppers Thankful for Retailer 'Desperation Discounting'

In a special Thanksgiving Day edition of BLOOMBERG MORNING BREAK with NATHAN HAGAR, Burt Flickinger talked about retailer profitability...

Strategic Resource Group

Nov 27, 20222 min read

STRATEGIC RESOURCE GROUP

GLOBAL RETAIL & CPG CONSULTANTS

(212) 496-5100

Welcome To The Newsroom-the Latest in Retail Industry Trends & News

Stay up to date with Strategic Resource Group in the media. We've got it all right here from Burt Flickinger's guest appearances on radio and TV news shows to featured insights in articles.

Check back regularly for retail industry trends, insights, and updates!

Featured Articles

A company ‘in serious trouble’: What the stock market says about the Albertsons’ merger

Customers, union workers will lose if Kroger-Albertsons merger gets blocked

Top Categories

Explore Articles of Interest

How SRG’s Retail Expertise Protected Casey’s Convenience Stores from Hostile Takeovers

Nike Says Its Running Category Is On the Mend. But Is It Enough to Challenge Hoka, On and Asics?

Dillard’s is an 86-year-old department store chain—and its stock has beaten Tesla, Apple, and Microsoft over the past four years. Here’s how they did

2024 Holiday Trends, Declines, and Customer Hesitations

A company ‘in serious trouble’: What the stock market says about the Albertsons’ merger

Customers, union workers will lose if Kroger-Albertsons merger gets blocked

Mike Ullman, former J.C. Penney CEO and ‘unsung hero’ of retail, dies

Stop & Shop closing 32 underperforming grocery stores in the Northeast

Inside the Grocery Store Boom: How Kroger-Albertsons Merger Shapes Market Growth and Competition

Kroger-Albertsons Merger Update: Expanded C&S Deal to Save Merger Deal

An Empire Built on Bargains Remakes the Working World

ROADBLOCK: Kroger is trying to get past the FTC’s efforts to halt its $24.6B acquisition of rival grocer Albertsons

FTC's Challenge to Kroger-Albertsons Merger: Boosting Walmart's Grocery Dominance

PepsiCo Products Are Being Pulled From Some Carrefour Grocery Stores In Europe Over Price Hikes

Sticky Fingers and Lost Profits: How a Surge in Shoplifting Robs America’s Retailers

Opinion: Why the Kroger-Albertsons Merger Is Good for Union Workers

Team Flickinger: C&S Strategic Shift featuring Kevin Coupe

Latest Insights on Kroger-Albertsons Deal

ALDI's Strategic Move: Acquisition of Winn-Dixie and Harvey's Stores

Prime Day Problems? What a UPS Strike Means for Amazon

Burt Weighs In: The Benefits of Fuel Rewards

Burt Flickinger Weighs In: Macy's Latest Shakeup Could Be a Game-Changer

Walmart Refuses to Bow to Pressure from Suppliers

Smart Shoppers Thankful for Retailer 'Desperation Discounting'

Contact Us!

Talk to an Expert!

Connect with us!

STRATEGIC RESOURCE GROUP

GLOBAL RETAIL & CPG CONSULTANTS