One 2025 story overshadows the rest
David Pinto looks at the state of retailing as we head into 2026.
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The brick-and-mortar renaissance
Dave Wendland is vice president of strategic relations and a member of the HRG owner group.
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Lidl US launches holiday meal deal and ‘Eau de Croissant’ scent
The highlight of Lidl’s holiday lineup is its new budget-friendly meal deal, available from December 10 to December 24.
Circana forecasts strong holiday fragrance sales
While prestige remains the top in the category, mass fragrances are growing in popularity.
7-Eleven brings viral Japanese-style egg salad sandwich to U.S. stores
The new sandwich mirrors the cult-favorite “tamago sando” sold in 7-Eleven stores across Japan.
Brian Wynne named chair of American Heart Association's 2026 First Coast Heart Ball
Heart Ball chairmanship centers on advocacy, access, and care for military families
Five Below raises guidance after another strong quarter
Bargain-hunting holiday shoppers lift sales.
Ulta Beauty tops Wall Street expectations for third quarter
Beauty retailer raises its full-year outlook.
Focal Systems addresses grocery shrink
Theft Spotter alerts food retailers when specific items are stolen.
San Francisco files landmark lawsuit against ultra-processed food giants
The suit, filed in California Superior Court, names Kraft Heinz, Mondelez, Post, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, General Mills, Nestlé, Kellanova, Kellogg, Mars, and ConAgra
Kroger delivers solid quarter despite $2.6 billion impairment
Gains in eCommerce and private-label brands offset charges tied to automated fulfillment network; grocer lifts earnings guidance for the year
Dollar General reports strong Q3, raises outlook for 2025 as turnaround gains traction
All four key merchandise categories—consumables, seasonal, home products, and apparel—posted positive growth.
Albertsons rolls out AI Shopping Assistant
The AI-powered planning and shopping assistant can reduce shopping time down to as little as four minutes.
SNAP households outspend non-SNAP by 23% on CPG food and beverages, Circana reports
Despite recent economic shifts and changes in benefit payments, SNAP households remain a powerhouse consumer group for the CPG industry.
NACDS welcomes Jermaine Smith as vice president of state advocacy
Veteran pharmacy leader brings decades of experience to scale state-level advocacy.