Target bets on exclusive collections with Taylor Swift album and ‘Wicked: For Good’ merchandise
Exclusive partnerships with top entertainment brands highlight Target’s strategy to differentiate, deepen customer loyalty and capture holiday spending.
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NIQ report shows beauty driving trips and spend for U.S. retailers
U.S. beauty sales rise as online sales increase 21% and consumers adjust routines after cosmetic procedures.
Dollar General kicks off holiday season with "Jolly Good Deals"
Dollar General helps customers save time and money during the holidays on décor, gifts, and groceries.
The CPG Guys: Scaling a startup brand with Sarah Leinberger
Leinberger recently left General Mills to lead marketing and brand management at the startup Yoobi.
Sprouts Farmers Market plans for significant expansion
The grocer is targeting long-term growth, aiming to expand to as many as 1,400 locations nationwide.
Kroger Health and Hy-Vee to co-host second annual Nourishing Change Conference in Des Moines
The 2026 conference will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
Giant Eagle lowers prices on key products through 2025
Prices of more than 300 items across 28 product categories will be reduced by an average of 17%.
FMI praises proposal revising costly refrigeration rule
“This revised proposal is critical to preventing the rule from unnecessarily driving up grocery prices.”
Walmart to remove synthetic dyes from all U.S. private brands
Responding to customer demand for simpler, more transparent food labels, Walmart U.S. is phasing out synthetic dyes and dozens of other ingredients from its private brands.
Amazon unveils new private label brand
Unified brand brings together Amazon Fresh and Happy Belly customer favorites and new offerings.
Sam’s Club elevates fresh with Member’s Mark Sushi rollout
Sam’s Club enhances its fresh food strategy by bringing sushi into the Member’s Mark brand.
Instacart and Advantage partner to deliver real-time shelf data
CPGs will gain immediate alerts on availability, pricing, and placement, enabling quick in-store action and validation.
High school friends grow organic ketchup brand with Meijer
Ketchup Please debuted in May 2024 in seven Wisconsin Meijer stores, and by April 2025, it had expanded to 67 locations across the state.
RLC welcomes Josh Moore as VP of Litigation
Founded in 2010 as the independent legal arm of RILA, the RLC has filed over 250 amicus briefs.
Target heads to Hawkins with exclusive Stranger Things 5 collection
Starting October 5, more than 150 new items inspired by the hit series will be available in Target stores and on the Target website.
Retailers, wholesalers share private label insights
"Meet the Retailers" and "Meet the Wholesalers" are twinned programs that are part of PLMA's popular PLMA Live! Lunch and Learn online speaker series.