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NRF: Tariff uncertainty weighs on early-2026 imports
January imports are forecast at 2.11 million TEU, up from last month but down 5.3% from last year.
Jim Perkins named president and CEO of The Save Mart Companies
Perkins takes over the chief executive role from Shane Sampson, who is retiring after leading the company since 2022
SPAR Group appoints Jean Richer as head of North American sales and marketing
He brings more than 25 years of executive-level experience across the CPG and retail services landscape.
Unilever's top marketing officer is leaving the company
Esi Eggleston Bracey departs in a leadership change.
Hormel Foods taps Jason Levine for new enterprise-wide chief marketing officer position
New role further strengthens marketing capabilities and accelerates growth strategy
Agentic commerce is coming: why 2026 will redefine how retail operates
Thom Blischok says Predictive AI, autonomous decision-making and experience-led stores are reshaping merchandising, labor, and loyalty as retailers move beyond omnichannel.
Retailers should matter to legislators
Two issues in particular — credit card “swipe fees” and organized retail crime (ORC) — illustrate how slow congressional action and regulatory inertia are costing businesses and consumers alike.
Health care’s cost is unsustainable
Businesses’ cost concerns and the profitability struggles of providers point to the urgent need for reform.
One 2025 story overshadows the rest
David Pinto looks at the state of retailing as we head into 2026.
bp pulse opens EV charging hub near Chicago O’Hare
This was the sixth major airport hub opening in 2025.
Fed moves to ease penny circulation pressures
New actions will reopen suspended coin services at select locations, as the central bank monitors whether further ordering options for pennies are feasible.
Seven & i CEO says 2026 is a ‘turning point’ for the company
A central theme of the CEO’s address was the need to embrace change, both operationally and culturally.
Steve Sheetz, former Sheetz CEO and industry pioneer, dies at 77
Sheetz played a key role in popularizing made-to-order food, tech-driven stores, and a customer-first operating model that transformed the modern convenience channel.