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U.S. import cargo forecast to fall 5.6% in 2025 as tariffs take effect
“While this forecast is still preliminary, it shows the impact the tariffs and the administration’s trade policy are having on the supply chain.”

Wiebe Draijer appointed as new Ahold Delhaize Supervisory Board Member and Chair designate
“I am honored to join Ahold Delhaize as Chair designate of the Supervisory Board.”

Richard Owen to lead Convenience Distribution Association
He will officially become President & CEO on November 7, 2025.

Kimberly-Clark names John Carmichael as president, North America
He will lead Kimberly-Clark's personal care, family care, and professional businesses across the United States and Canada.

The Vitamin Shoppe appoints Mike Forbes executive vice president, chief strategy officer
Forbes brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the retail and consumer packaged goods sectors.

Built for Yesterday, Losing Today: Reinvent From Aisle to Algorithm
By Parag Shah | Co-Founder & Partner, Think Blue Consulting. Data courtesy: NielsenIQ (NIQ).




Ahold Delhaize sees strong Q2 U.S. growth
Performance was impacted by the closure of underperforming Stop & Shop stores and lower gasoline sales.

Kellanova Q2 profit miss reflects U.S. consumer spending pressure
CEO Steve Cahillane acknowledged that “demand softness in most of our categories did not improve as much as we had hoped.”

Albertsons reports solid Q1 as digital and pharmacy sales drive growth
“We delivered solid operating and financial performance while investing in our core operations and enhancing our customer value proposition.”

Kroger raises sales outlook after strong Q1 2025 performance
Total revenue for the quarter was $45.1 billion, compared to $45.3 billion in Q1 2024, which included $917 million in sales from Kroger Specialty Pharmacy.