NACS opposes FDA proposal to cut nicotine levels
NACS is pushing back against the FDA’s plan to slash nicotine levels, warning the move would spark illicit trade and devastate small retailers.
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Sam’s Club MAP races ahead with immersive retail media activation
By converting fair ticket giveaways into new Plus memberships, Sam’s Club showed how retail experiences can directly drive business impact.
NIQ strengthens retail media leadership with Drew Dabbelt appointment
Dabbelt, with nearly 15 years in media, advertising tech, and retail, will lead retail media network innovation and develop new solutions.
Kroger awards 106 scholarships to children of Kroger associates
The Kroger Co. Foundation has granted more than $5 million in scholarship funds.
Weigel’s Roadtrip 2025 campaign drives record loyalty engagement
The campaign, fronted by mascot Ellie & the Camper, sparked strong growth across the retailer’s loyalty ecosystem.
The CPG Guys: Ben Johnson from Red’s All Natural’s
Ben Johnson is the SVP of Marketing at Red’s All Natural.
NRF honors Abercrombie & Fitch Co. CEO Fran Horowitz as The Visionary 2026
Horowitz will participate in a fireside chat on January 12 at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show.
CVS rolls out infusion care services
CVS Infusion Care locations are said to provide a safe, cost-effective and convenient setting for eligible patients.
Kroger to open deli of the future
The 6,500-square-foot prepared food section will anchor a Kroger Marketplace store in Edgewood, Kentucky.
7-Eleven kicks off football season with tailgate-worthy deals
From new Nashville Hot Wings to Italian Chicken Rollers, customers can stop by 7-Eleven® for game day favorites at a value that wins every time.
Dollar Tree hosts National Hiring Week with thousands of job openings
Hiring event to take place nationwide at all store locations Sept. 14 - 20.
Lidl opens new Virginia store
With 35 stores reported as of August 2025, Virginia has the highest number of Lidl locations in the U.S.
New York Jets and Hellmann's team on field goal challenge
Winners of the weekly challenge will have a chance to win $100,000 during a Kick for Cash on December 28.
eos names Soyoung Kang president amid strong growth
In her expanded role, she will continue to oversee marketing, innovation, and ecommerce, while also managing commercial strategy, business performance, and profitability.
CVS' Signify Health and MinuteClinic get new leaders
Marcus Lanznar has been named president of Signify Health, and Jon Thiboutot has been named president of retail health for CVS Health.
August CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Data reveals sales up despite inflation
August sales were up in all but one out of nine categories on a yearly basis.