PLMA celebrates record Private Label Trade Show turnout
Retailers and suppliers called PLMA’s 2025 show one of the most successful and engaging shows in its history.
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NRF predicts record number of Thanksgiving weekend shoppers
Katherine Cullen, NRF vice president of industry and consumer insights, said retailers are ready for the surge.
Couche-Tard opens Otsego distribution center to support Holiday and Circle K stores
The opening marks a key milestone in Couche-Tard’s multi-year effort to build a more agile and efficient distribution network.
C-stores surge to the top in QSR report
Seven c-stores were included on the list because they “receive a clear majority of their customers as meal mission destinations.”
NACS urges retailers to weigh in before SNAP comment deadline
NACS urges SNAP members to contact USDA about how new standards could affect their product choices, operations, and service to SNAP customers.
Target Q3 results reflect ongoing consumer caution
“Mission 1 through 10 is to get back to growth for us,” said incoming Target CEO Michael Fiddelke.
CRN moves ahead after court refuses to halt NY supplement sales law
CRN emphasized that the ruling does not address the merits of its First Amendment claims.
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire
John Furner will succeed Doug McMillon as president and CEO, marking a significant leadership change at the world’s largest retailer.
People Who Made a Difference: Derek Gaskins, Head of Guest Experience, bp
‘I have always believed that everything begins with the guest.’
People Who Made a Difference: Daniel Wallace, Co-founder and CEO, Force Factor
‘The goal is to make performance nutrition more approachable.’
U.S. Mint strikes final penny
The nation begins adapting to a world without new pennies, while retailers still await clarity on how to handle the transition.
Circana boosts c-store coverage with $15B in food sales data
The enhancement offers clients an unmatched view of on-the-go consumption trends, providing a comprehensive look at perishable sales across U.S. convenience store chains.
Retailers facing penny shortages call for federal action
“The phase-out has moved faster than anyone expected,” said RILA’s Austen Jensen.
Food Lion offers full Thanksgiving meal feeding 10 for under $4 per person
Omnichannel grocery retailer helps families stretch budgets to enjoy a complete holiday meal for under $40, available in stores or through Food Lion To Go
NRF Global Port Tracker: Import declines ahead
November and December are typically slower, but last year’s volumes rose due to port strike concerns, and early shipments this year to dodge tariffs shifted more cargo into earlier months.
Ahold Delhaize posts strong Q3 as Food Lion extends growth streak
Food Lion once again led Ahold Delhaize USA’s performance, marking its fifty-second straight quarter of comparable sales growth.