Six months into 2023, the supply shortages that have handcuffed sales for several years were fading, and volume was up year over year in nearly every vehicle segment. General Motors outsold Toyota at the halfway point for a second consecutive year, and Ford was on pace to be the top brand for the first time in three years... Stellantis’ U.S. sales rose 6.4% in Q2, the first gain it has reported in two years, and the automaker aims to build on that positive momentum in the remainder of 2023. Dodge, Chrysler and Ram each achieved sales gains in the quarter, with Dodge attaining a 37% increase as Durango sales more than tripled... German carmaker BMW’s sales grew significantly in Q2, rising 11.3% vs. the same quarter last year to 626,726 vehicles. From January to June, 1.21 million BMWs, Mini and Rolls-Royces were delivered, BMW said. That was 4.7% more than in the first half of 2022.
Amazon is increasing its food and beverage promotions for Prime Day after last year’s data showed a boost in grocery spending on the retailer’s much-anticipated savings days. Deals for Amazon Fresh shoppers include 20% off in-store purchases ahead of the event, 30% savings on early Prime Day deals online and in stores and $20 off online orders of $100 or more... Crate & Barrel’s approach to a decline in home furnishing demand includes design services and products that fill gaps in multifunctional spaces. In addition, stores are getting attention through redesigns and on-site events such as wedding registries... KFC has unveiled a branded merchandise shop with a product line called the Ultimate Summer Collection, to promote the chain’s limited-time Ultimate BBQ Fried Chicken Sandwich. The merch collection includes apparel, a beach towel and a pair of Shady Rays polarized sunglasses. KFC plans to update the shop with new merchandise in the future... BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced Wow Days, a savings event for the summer. During the three-day event, slated for July 10-12, BJ’s members can find savings of up to 65% off items across electronics, furniture, outdoor living, kitchen and appliances categories. In addition, hundreds of other products will be on-promotion during BJ’s Wow Days savings event, with digitally led offers online and a variety of offers in-club.
Casey’s General Stores is the third-largest convenience store chain in the U.S., but perhaps lesser known is that the retailer is also the nation’s fifth-largest pizza chain. So it’s no surprise that Casey’s is giving pizza — and the food category overall — a starring role in its new three-year strategic plan for growth. The three primary strategies for this next stretch of Casey’s journey are accelerating the food business, including prepared foods, dispensed beverages and grocery; growing its store count; and enhancing operational efficiencies. The Iowa-based chain operates more than 2,500 convenience stores across a 16-state footprint.
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