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.
Scot Meyer
FMI Report: food retailers are navigating headwinds while reimagining the grocery experience
Sarasin: “Our members are reimagining the grocery store as a destination and one that reflects how today’s shoppers want to live and eat.”
The AI revolution is imminent
Shoppers are increasingly open to help from the AI agents like Walmart's Sparky.
Walmart bets big on agentic AI to power the future of retail
“Consumers are looking for practical solutions that save time, reduce complexity, and make everyday shopping easier.”
Dollar Tree tops sales estimates in Q1 but warns of earnings hit from tariffs
“Our strong first quarter performance underscores the progress we’ve made against our strategic priorities.”
Dollar General posts strong Q1 results, raises outlook despite tariff concerns
“Our efforts to improve execution and enhance the associate and customer experience are yielding positive outcomes.”
Costco posts strong Q3 results, leveraging its scale and agility amid tariff pressures
"As the economic outlook remains fluid, our ability to deliver consistent value and service continues to resonate with members.”
A Potentially Useful Provocation
A Mexican retailer’s entry could shake up the U.S. chain drug market.
Duncan MacNaughton named chairman of Family Dollar as chain is sold for $1 billion
MacNaughton: “I am excited to collaborate with the Family Dollar team and our incredibly capable and supportive new investors to drive the business forward.”
Don’t slim down your customer base
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.
MMR recognizes "Women of Influence" for 2025
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.
Retail’s digital transformation: how technology is redefining the shopping experience
“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.”
Scaling culture: How Walmart maintains its values across a workforce of 2.1 million
“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.”