The 2026 Product of the Year winners – Top innovations voted by 40K shoppers
Spanning 41 diverse categories, these products were chosen by 40,000 American shoppers through an independent national study conducted by Kantar.
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GIANT acquires two grocery stores in Bedford County
Company to acquire Everett Foodliner in Everett and Saxton Market in Saxton.
NRF opens nominations for 2026 America’s Retail Champions
“Small businesses are at the heart of every Main Street across the United States and are the ultimate embodiment of the American dream,” said NRF Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French.
Food Lion Feeds donates 300,000 meals in honor of Supermarket Associate Day
Donation recognizes the contributions of 82,000 associates and reinforces Food Lion’s commitment to addressing food insecurity
CAGNY 2026 day two: Protein, premiumization, and pragmatic growth
Day two of CAGNY 2026 saw leaders emphasize portfolio focus, protein-driven premiumization, and candid updates on AI and omnichannel strategy.
Kroger celebrates experience makers in honor of Supermarket Employee Day
The Kroger Co. is celebrating Supermarket Employee Day on Feb. 22 by recognizing its more than 400,000 associates
The Kraft Heinz Co. names Nicolas Amaya president, North America
“Kraft Heinz has an iconic portfolio of brands, a strong foundation for growth and a talented team in North America,” said Amaya.
Weis Markets opens Waldorf store
Weis officials and local dignitaries cut the ribbon on 65,000-square-foot store featuring Starbucks, full-service departments, and Gas N’ Go fuel center
Steve Anderson announces retirement from NACDS after two decades of transformational leadership
NACDS celebrates a career of dedication and excellence in advancing chain pharmacy and supplier partners
RangeMe Top Brands: Health & Beauty Care
Learn more about the RangeMe Top 50 Health & Beauty brands and more at RangeMe.com.
CAGNY 2026 day one: CPG giants chart course through consumer headwinds
The CPG Guys report live from CAGNY 2026, where the world’s leading CPG companies present strategies, financial outlooks, and innovation roadmaps to the investment community.
Webinar replay now live: Private Brands Powering the Future of Health & Wellness
This one-hour webinar offers data and strategies to turn trial into repeat and grow share in better-for-you categories.
Liquid Youth Collagen beverage launches at Target and Walmart
The beverages contain 11 grams of premium collagen peptides per serving and are free of artificial sweeteners, colors, or preservatives.
Pepsi Prebiotic Cola now available nationwide
Following its sold-out limited release last year, Pepsi Prebiotic Cola is now available nationwide – delivering the great "Unbelievably Pepsi" taste with no artificial sweeteners, just 30 calories, only 5g of sugar, and 3g of prebiotic fiber.
Unilever and Google Cloud team to pioneer next generation of consumer goods technologies
Five-year partnership unites Unilever's global brands with Google Cloud's AI to advance cutting-edge technology and agentic commerce.
Tide introduces the ‘evo’ laundry tile, an alternative to laundry PODs
As sustainability increasingly influences purchase decisions, P&G is positioning Tide evo as both performance-forward and environmentally conscious.