Fera Pets expands into Petco stores nationwide
The move marks a significant brick-and-mortar expansion for the premium pet wellness brand.
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NCPA and National Grocers Association launch new cross-sector coalition to fight market power abuses
Independent businesses and farmers unveil affordability agenda centered on stronger competition policy and antitrust enforcement
Amazon unveils AI-powered Alexa for Shopping
A new capability that connects its Rufus e-commerce chatbot with its Alexa+ assistant.
FDA leadership shakeup draws response from CHPA
CHPA said it plans to continue working closely with the new FDA leadership on policies tied to access and affordability.
FMI applauds House Passage of Organize Retail Crime Bill
“This congressional action is welcome news at FMI's annual Asset Protection & Grocery Resilience Conference being held this week."
Parker’s Kitchen boosts support for veterans with expanded WWP donation match
“Veterans are truly our nation’s heroes, and we consider it a privilege to give back to those who have made significant sacrifices to protect our freedoms,” said Greg Parker, founder and executive chairman of Parker’s Kitchen.
Welch’s Fruit Snacks debuts probiotic and no-added-sugar snack innovations
The launches show ongoing momentum in functional and health-focused snacking, especially in categories related to digestive wellness, sugar reduction, and cleaner ingredients.
Wegmans Bakery achieves chainwide “Food You Feel Good About” compliance
This milestone marks the culmination of a multi‑year effort that began in 2016, when Wegmans first removed trans fats and high fructose corn syrup from its bakery offerings. Today, the entire department proudly carries the yellow FYFGA banner
NRF urges swift Senate action on retail crime bill
House-approved legislation seeks stronger federal response to organized theft and supply chain crime.
NRF: Retail spending remains resilient amid inflation pressures
April sales climbed as steady employment, wage growth and tax refunds supported consumer spending.
Miller Lite scores big with mew limited-edition Matchball
Timed to the summer of soccer and as part of its new "Miller Time is on U.S." campaign, Miller Lite introduces a first-of-its-kind, reloadable soccer ball and more
White House delays plan to lower tariffs on beef imports
A plan to support the expansion of domestic beef production is now favored.
Purina and KC2026 introduce pet-centered programming to make Kansas City a pet-friendly FIFA World Cup 2026 host city
Programming is spotlighted by three special Dog Days events, hosted at the event site on select Sundays: June 14, June 21 and July 5, 2026
Ahold Delhaize USA names Vipin Gopal head of data and AI
He will play a critical role in transforming enterprise data foundations, accelerating responsible AI adoption and enabling greater value creation in support of the company’s Growing Together strategy.
U.S. News & World Report announces top-ranked brands in Best OTC Medicine & Health Products
New edition names brand winners across 128 over-the-counter categories
Dollar General rolls out summer ‘surprise and delight’ assortments
Seasonal collections feature island-inspired entertaining products, dorm décor and budget-friendly pricing.