If you plan your weekly shopping based on grocery stores' sale days, a major retailer has just changed when its weekly sale starts. Grand Rapids-based retailer Meijer officially changed the day its ...

Publix's weekly BOGO deals are updated on either Wednesday or Thursday, depending on the store's ad cycle. The free Club Publix membership offers sneak peeks at weekly ads and personalized ...

Seasonal timing shifts: Retailers are using historical sales data and real-time analytics to time markdowns and promotions around seasonal demand spikes. Loss leader lure: Staple items like meat, ...