FMI: Private labels grow as shoppers prioritize quality and value
Findings highlight private brands' importance, with 56% of shoppers saying a retailer’s private-brand assortment greatly influences their shopping choices.
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Meijer earns eighth consecutive Great Place to Work certification
“This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an environment where every team member feels valued and appreciated,” said Rebecca Grajek, chief human resources officer at Meijer.
Circana: Consumer spending stays resilient despite softer demand
Retail spending rose 1.3% YoY in May, while unit demand fell 1.5%, showing a resilient yet more value-conscious consumer behavior.
L’Oréal expands refillable beauty campaign
L’Oréal has launched its largest-ever #JoinTheRefillMovement campaign, spanning 18 brands and 28 products across beauty categories.
Ahold Delhaize USA to pay $40 million to settle prescription pricing allegations
The Department of Justice announced the settlement. Claims are allegations only; no liability has been determined.
What Yesway’s successful IPO means for the convenience industry
The Fort Worth, Texas-based company raised about $280 million in its initial public offering, becoming one of the few convenience retailers to go public in recent years.
Convenience retailers welcome refrigerant rule rollback
NACS, which urged regulators for a less burdensome approach, said the revised policy lets retailers continue using existing refrigeration equipment as scheduled rather than making costly upgrades.
AI-powered Ask DoorDash aims to transform online grocery shopping
The tool lets customers make shopping carts from recipes or lists, find meals via natural prompts, and get personalized suggestions based on past purchases.
Walmart to launch weeklong Deals event June 22
Walmart will hold its annual Walmart Deals event June 22-28, featuring thousands of discounts across key categories and introducing early access to select hot Deal drops for eligible Walmart+ members.
NRF: Father’s Day spending to hit all-time high
Online shopping leads purchasing plans, while electronics and personal care gifts post the biggest gains.
7-Eleven launches 31st year of Operation Chill program
The annual program will provide nearly 740,000 free Slurpee coupons to law enforcement agencies nationwide to reward children for positive behavior and community-minded actions.
Consumers favor whole-food protein over shakes survey finds
A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults by Pre Brands shows consumers want clean, transparent nutrition that satisfies hunger without heavily processed foods.
Retail sales extend winning streak in May
Retail sales rose for the eighth consecutive month in May as consumers continued spending despite elevated gas prices, tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty.
Pump & Pantry to acquire 21 Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh stores
The Nebraska-based convenience retailer will grow to 69 locations through the acquisition.
Gourmet food helps drive convenience store traffic
Foodservice has become a critical growth driver for c-store operators as tobacco sales decline and alcohol sales soften.
Vida Health and Instacart partner to link nutrition care with grocery access
New collaboration enables Vida's human-led cardiometabolic care team to leverage Instacart’s Fresh Funds technology, making nutrition guidance more accessible and actionable for members.