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FMI study: Food shoppers prioritize budgeting and convenience for the holiday season
FMI's findings indicate that consumers leverage various strategies to maximize their purchasing power, such as hunting for discounts, choosing store brands, and mixing ready-made foods with home-cooked dishes.
U.S. Soccer and Henkel kick off new partnership
The partnership marks Henkel's first-ever portfolio deal and will leverage a range of its more than 30 popular brands in North America, to promote the U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams.
CVS Health expands board with strategic appointments
Company says the moves follow a productive engagement with Glenview Capital Management.
CHPA adds two new board and executive committee members, and names 2025 chair-elect
Greg Bradley will assume the two-year appointment as Board Chair in March 2025, when current CHPA Board Chair, Lisa Paley, president of Haleon’s North America Region, concludes her term.
Circana: Beauty industry continues to thrive heading into the holiday season
Makeup, the largest category within the prestige segment, grew by 5% in both dollars and units sold.
Walmart Dominates PLMA's 2024 Salute to Excellence Awards with 18 wins
Retailer recognized for its bettergoods, Clear American, Equate, Great Value, Marketside and Vibrant Life brands.
Record-breaking Thanksgiving weekend shopping surge expected
“Consumers are focusing on meaningful gift-giving, and retailers are prepared to meet their needs with attractive deals and ample inventory.”
Dollar Tree makes key executive leadership appointments to drive future growth
Steve Schumacher has been promoted to executive vice president and chief people officer, while Jocelyn “Jocy” Konrad and Jason Nordin have been appointed to critical leadership roles in the Dollar Tree and Family Dollar banners.
Amazon launching discount storefront called Amazon Haul to compete with Shein and Temu
The storefront is accessible through the company’s mobile app, and promises “crazy low prices” on a plethora of goods.
Circana report finds consumers sticking with Thanksgiving traditions despite higher grocery prices
“The resilience of Thanksgiving traditions shows the enduring value of this holiday for American families.”
Health Network One names Heyward Donigan as new CEO
Veteran executive most recent served as president and chief executive officer of Rite Aid.
BJ’s Wholesale Club names Scott Schmadeke and Krystyna Kostka to C-suite posts
“Scott and Krystyna are dynamic leaders with deep knowledge of our company and impressive records at BJ’s.”
Senate Judiciary Committee to address rising credit card “swipe” fees
“Once lawmakers hear the facts, Congress needs to quickly pass this landmark pro-consumer legislation," MPC's Kantor argues.
Retail sales rebound in October, in a good sign for the holiday season
"Healthy spending resumed in October as consumers continued to benefit from this year’s job gains and higher wages.”
Wakefern names Aaron Sapp VP of Pharmacy and Wellness
"I’m so proud to join the team to help support our committed pharmacy team members in stores so they can offer the very best care to their patients.”