Sam’s Club advances retail media with “Retail Experience Network”
Executives said the model reflects growing advertiser demand for accountability and performance beyond impressions.
Thorvardur de Shong
Sheetz named to Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list
Sheetz’s steady presence on the list underscores the importance of workplace culture in fostering long-term growth and differentiation.
Circana: Sustainability products surpass quarter of CPG sales
Despite representing roughly a quarter of the market, sustainability products have contributed nearly half of total CPG growth since 2013.
Electrolit adds Strawberry Kiwi to 12-oz 6-Pack Line
Electrolit launches 12-oz Strawberry Kiwi six-pack, now at Kroger, H-E-B, and Publix.
Walmart launches Upstream Facility Services
Retail giant leverages scale and in-house expertise to offer nationwide facility services for multi-location operators.
Private label enters new phase
Walmart is the latest retailer to revamp its private brand strategy, joining a growing wave of updates across the industry as companies invest in design, product standards and differentiation to compete beyond price.
NYC Mayor Mamdani advances city-run grocery stores
The Mayor unveils a five-store plan in East Harlem, using public-sector retail to address rising grocery prices.
Casey’s awards over $1.3 million in Cash for Classrooms grants
Since 2020, the program has raised $6.2 million.
Sheetz targets Indiana with 100-store plan
The company will open its first Indiana locations in the Indianapolis area next year, with sites and timelines to be disclosed as development continues.
Albertsons posts Q4 results, outlines opioid settlement and dividend hike
“Fiscal 2025 was a year of disciplined execution and resilience,” said Susan Morris, CEO of Albertsons Companies.
NRF: Tax refunds help offset gas prices as retail sales grow in March
“Retail sales grew for a sixth consecutive month in March as the first wave of tax refunds offset higher gas prices,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said.
7-Eleven plans 645 store closures in continued portfolio overhaul
This continues a multi-year trend in which 7-Eleven has closed more stores than it has opened.
C-store operators shift focus from fuel to in-store conversion
Fuel still attracts customers to the forecourt, but growth now comes from inside the store.
NRF unveils 2026 Top 50 Global Retailers list
“The retail industry continues to show its strength, delivering a solid year despite a range of ongoing challenges,” NRF Chief Economist and Executive Director of Research Mark Mathews said.
Circana report shows what drives CPG growth in 2025
The report underscores a shift toward growth rooted in consumer trust, value, and relevance.
Seven & i delays North America IPO
Originally meant to boost U.S. expansion and M&A, 7-Eleven’s parent IPO is delayed until at least 2027, due to a tougher environment and performance stabilization needs.