
PLMA reports that store brand sales outpaced national brands in first half of 2025
PLMA projects that total store brand sales will approach $277 billion in 2025, up from a record $271 billion in 2024.
PLMA projects that total store brand sales will approach $277 billion in 2025, up from a record $271 billion in 2024.
Sarasin: “Our members are reimagining the grocery store as a destination and one that reflects how today’s shoppers want to live and eat.”
Shoppers are increasingly open to help from the AI agents like Walmart's Sparky.
“Consumers are looking for practical solutions that save time, reduce complexity, and make everyday shopping easier.”
“Our strong first quarter performance underscores the progress we’ve made against our strategic priorities.”
“Our efforts to improve execution and enhance the associate and customer experience are yielding positive outcomes.”
"As the economic outlook remains fluid, our ability to deliver consistent value and service continues to resonate with members.”
A Mexican retailer’s entry could shake up the U.S. chain drug market.
MacNaughton: “I am excited to collaborate with the Family Dollar team and our incredibly capable and supportive new investors to drive the business forward.”
Kantar’s research suggests that GLP-1 users are reshaping what loyalty looks like in today’s marketplace, and they are willing to switch retailers to support their new way of life.
What all of the leaders have in common are talent, hard work, and a commitment to advancing their businesses by meeting the needs of their immediate customers and end consumers.
“It’s not enough to just know who is shopping with us—we need to understand what kind of shopping trip they’re on today.”
“It’s not enough to have values on a wall—you have to ensure they are lived daily and hold people accountable when they are not.”