Kroger highlights fresh, seasonal produce for National Nutrition Month 2025
Kroger highlights the benefits of seasonal eating by encouraging customers to enjoy produce at its peak of freshness.
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FMI reveals National Nutrition Month 2025 theme: Food Connects Us
FMI is celebrating the theme by emphasizing the importance of family meals through its Family Meals Movement.
Jason Reiser Appointed CEO of Market Performance Group
Jason Reiser brings over 30 years of experience in retail leadership at Walmart, Sam’s Club, Dollar General, and The Vitamin Shoppe.
AARP partners with NACDS for Nourish My Health campaign
Nourish My Health reaches millions of Americans, particularly in regions with high rates of diet-related diseases.
Instacart has introduced Smart Shop
Smart Shop uses generative AI and machine learning to analyze consumer habits and preferences.
Circana: Retail spending steady in February amid economic uncertainty
“The paralyzing effects of economic uncertainty are starting to show up in short-term interruptions in discretionary consumer spending,” said Marshal Cohen, chief retail industry advisor at Circana.
E-grocery sales surge in February, driven by subscriptions and delivery
This momentum highlights the impact of aggressive membership and subscription strategies, which have driven higher order frequency and customer retention.
Webinar: Nonfoods – connecting the dots to the total store
This insightful webinar will cover key trends in nonfoods, including strategic collaboration, emerging product categories, and the increasing role of health-driven purchasing behaviors.
Kroger announces new round of layoffs
This marks the grocery giant's second wave of layoffs in less than a month. In February, Kroger also announced reductions in non-store positions across the country.
Ulta Beauty posts strong Q4 results, issues weak guidance for 2025
Despite the positive Q4 performance, Ulta warned of a challenging year ahead, forecasting full-year sales below analysts’ estimates. Profit per share is also expected to be lower than Wall Street’s expectations.
Amazon restructures grocery business and lays off employees
Amazon's physical retail operations have faced challenges in recent years. Due to economic headwinds, Amazon Fresh paused the expansion of new locations in 2023.
U.S. online spending to exceed $2 trillion by 2029
The rapid rise in online consumer spending is outpacing growth in the media and entertainment sector.
FTC withdraws request for delay in Amazon antitrust trial
FTC attorney Jonathan Cohen retracted his previous statement in a letter to U.S. District Judge John Chun in Seattle.
FMI applauds reintroduction of bipartisan PBM reform act
In a statement, FMI highlighted the essential role of supermarket pharmacies and the damaging impact of PBM practices on pharmacy viability.
FTC requests delay of Amazon antitrust trial
“We have lost employees in the agency, in our division, and on our case team,“ FTC attorney Jonathan Cohen stated.
RILA: Trade policies must protect consumers, not inflate prices
“We urge extreme caution in the use of tariffs to address unfair trade barriers to ensure that household budgets are not further squeezed by cost increases,” RILA said.