CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows 12th month of sales growth in September
Led by an 8.41% gain in electronics and appliances, sales were higher year over year in all categories except furniture and home furnishings
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Costco's September sales rise 13% to $30.02 billion
U.S. comparable sales increased 12.5%, or 8% excluding changes in gasoline prices and foreign exchange.
CoBank Quarterly: Energy demand and borrowing costs test rural resilience while AI’s impact on the labor market remains gradual
New report explores AI's workforce impact and the economic, agricultural and infrastructure forces shaping rural America's future
Weston family’s Wittington to acquire Boots in $8.9 billion deal
“Boots is one of Britain's most enduring businesses, with a rich heritage, a trusted name and a vital role in everyday life across the UK and Ireland,” Weston said. “We have great respect for Boots' legacy and leading market position.”
Meijer survey: One in four Midwest shoppers plans to cut Halloween spending
“Halloween is a holiday rooted in childhood tradition and fun, and we want to help ensure our customers can continue to make those special memories with their families."
Piggly Wiggly Food For Less launches eGrowcery platform to boost customer engagement
Move provides the Southeast retailer with new features that improve the shopper interface and enhance fulfillment performance
FMI: Prepared foods gain a larger role in household meals
“We’re seeing more and more households replace home-cooked and restaurant meals with deli-prepared foods.”
Uber agrees to buy ezCater to bolster corporate bookings
Acquisition would help Uber Eats compete with DoorDash for workplace catering business.
Gums receives 40 under 40 Award from the Path to Purchase Institute
The award spotlights the next generation of leaders in omnichannel marketing, showcasing their contributions to the industry
Nestlé, NBA enter multi-year marketing partnership
Spanning markets across four continents, the agreement aims to engage fans and promote youth basketball.
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary invests in future veterinarians with new wellness center at Utah State University
The Purina Pro Plan Wellness Center now available to support mental health and wellbeing of veterinary students on campus
Wysong is new CEO of NACDS
He will succeed Steve Anderson, who is stepping down at the end of the year after heading the association for two decades.
ShipStation launches Ship with Walmart
Walmart Marketplace sellers can access discounted shipping labels from trusted carriers and access seller protections—all within the ShipStation workflow
TikTok unveils new AI shopping experiences
Part of an agentic commerce push that supports product discovery and frictionless transactions on its platform.
The Winn-Dixie Company toasts to 46 awards for product excellence and community impact
National honors recognize standout products, community initiatives, workplace culture and sustainability
Oasis Dates launches new date brand nationwide to transform the healthy snack industry
The brand launches with a full product portfolio of Medjool dates and innovative functional date snacks, backed by a multi-million-dollar marketing campaign called “Earth’s Most Versatile Fruit™,” now on shelves at Kroger and Sam's Club locations nationwide