Giant Eagle hosting “Penny Exchange Day” on November 1
Retailer offers gift cards worth twice the value of pennies turned in amid national shortage.
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation, Save the Children earn U.S. Chamber Award for rural education partnership
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Corporate Citizenship Awards recognize companies and organizations for using business as a force for good.
Business associations issue statement on government shutdown
“The longer the shutdown persists, the larger and more durable the economic damage becomes.”
Target gets in the holiday spirit with new campaign
The retailer is stepping up as the go-to holiday partner, bringing style, joy and unbeatable value to guests and communities this season, both in store and online.
Kenvue taps Jon Halvorson as new chief marketing officer
Company still battling claims from the Trump administration that its painkiller Tylenol is linked to autism.
7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes launch campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
From October 29, 2025, to January 6, 2026, customers at participating stores can round up or donate $1 at checkout.
FMI urges Congress to end shutdown, protect SNAP and WIC funds
“Long-term stability for SNAP and WIC, and for vulnerable families, requires the restoration of the federal commitment to these programs.”
Hy-Vee donates $125,000 to help feed local families
Donation adds to the more than $70 million in food that Hy-Vee has already given in FY2025.
Welch's uncorks fancy juice with new sparkling campaign
The campaign kicks off this week and celebrates how families make everyday moments feel special with the "fruity, fizzy fanciness" of Welch's Sparkling.
Walmart, Eli Lilly partner to expand direct-to-consumer Zepbound pricing
Walmart will serve as the first in-store pickup pharmacy for LillyDirect’s self-pay single-dose vials.
CVS easily surpasses Q3 sales and earnings estimates
“CVS Health uniquely delivers what the people we serve want the most: a connected, simpler experience that improves health and simplifies care."
The CPG Guys: Commerce Riff with Sri & PVSB
Sri recaps his visit to Amazon Accelerate.
NACS requests extension of SNAP stocking comment period
“A short extension would ensure FNS receives thoughtful, data-driven feedback that reflects how these proposed changes would impact stores and the customers who rely on them.”
RILA issues statement on government shutdown
We urge Congress to work together and reach an agreement that reopens the government and restores certainty for businesses, workers, and families.
Retail theft rises despite crackdowns, GreyOrange study finds
US establishments say retail crime is increasing as thieves up their game.
Amazon prepares for biggest layoffs since 2022
The company could cut up to 30,000 jobs as CEO Andy Jassy streamlines operations and doubles down on AI.