Amazon Web Services in partnership to drive AI innovation
Plan involves up to 150,000 AI accelerators in 'AI Zone' data center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
MMR
The CPG Guys: Walmart Data Ventures’ Mark Hardy
Hardy is the VP of Data Ventures at Walmart, responsible for building a commercial data business through innovation and partnerships.
7-Eleven dishes out Thanksgiving week deals worth gobbling up
Participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores are rolling out exclusive offerings made for every moment of the holiday week.
233 brands advance in 7-Eleven’s Brands With Heart program
This is an increase of 50 from the previous year, demonstrating continued innovation within the convenience retail sector.
ShopLiftr offers the playbook for activation, agility, and proof
The company is fusing live trade-promotion data with programmatic media to bridge story and sale across grocery, convenience, and pharmacy.
T.J. Maxx parent tops Q3 expectations, raises guidance
Brands 'strongly positioned as gifting destinations' for value-conscious shoppers.
Kroger to expand e-commerce offerings
Expects to improve e-commerce profitability by approximately $400 million in 2026
Family Dollar partners with DoorDash to offer delivery from about 7,000 stores nationwide
“At Family Dollar, we’re focused on meeting our customers where they are, offering the value they depend on and the convenience they deserve.”
ALDI to roll out 'A Very ALDI Holiday Pop-Up'
One-day event will spotlight a curated assortment of 400+ holiday food and drink offerings, all available in stores this season at prices worth celebrating
Walmart unveils deep discounts, faster delivery and a Dr. Seuss twist for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Walmart is betting that a mix of aggressive pricing, speed, and playful storytelling will resonate with consumers.
Americans are poised to spend $127 billion over Thanksgiving weekend, ICSC survey finds
“Consumers are ready to spend, but they expect value from their dollars.”
Walmart leads 2025 PLMA Salute to Excellence Awards as store brands gain momentum
“The winners are a testament to the power of store brands in driving business success in all retail formats.”
FMI praises Administration's efforts to reduce tariffs on food products
“FMI is grateful and extremely pleased at President’s Trump’s actions to cut tariffs on a wide swathe of food and agriculture products
The transformation of MMR and CDR reflects five seminal industry changes
David Pinto looks at the five major changes in the mass retail market and what we did to reflect those changes
Retailers slash holiday hiring plans
The decline shows how retailers are managing labor costs amid tariffs, inflation, and automation investments.