Kroger reports Q4 sales growth as new CEO outlines strategy
“Kroger delivered a strong finish to the year, with improving market share trends and solid sales growth that reflect meaningful progress strengthening the business,” CEO Greg Foran said.
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ALDI expands to Maine with first store in Portland
The expansion boosts ALDI’s Northeast presence as it edges toward its goal of 3,200 U.S. stores by 2028.
Monfort Companies divests convenience portfolio in multi-buyer seal
Monfort owned and operated around 80 convenience stores across Colorado, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin.
AI, clean beauty and U.S. growth reshape global cosmetics outlook
Much of that momentum is being shaped by U.S. consumer demand, AI-enabled personalization and accelerating premium skincare adoption across mass retail channels.
Amazon deepens AI push with $50B OpenAI investment
Amazon and OpenAI announced a multi-year partnership with a $50 billion investment and expanded AWS commitments.
QuikTrip opens 1,200th store
With 1,200 stores across 21 states and over 32,000 employees, QuikTrip continues expanding its national presence.
Wegmans releases statement on facial recognition technology
Wegmans maintained that its objective is straightforward: “Our goal is simple — to keep our stores safe and secure.”
Fresh Thyme Market relaunches Own Brand portfolio
The retailer is rebuilding its private label with a curated selection focused on customer needs, prioritizing products shoppers rely on and request most often.
Target and Levi’s partnership grows to one thousand stores
Levi’s stands as one of Target’s longest-running national brand partnerships.
Walmart Data Ventures launches Scintilla In-Store platform
The platform consolidates tools, inventory data, metrics, and tasks into one mobile app for field reps.
Power of Frozen 2026: Category moves from back-up to core
The 2026 Power of Frozen in Retail report shows more consumers are adding frozen foods to meals, valuing their nutrition and waste reduction.
From start to sold: Emily Anne Page on how to build a CPG brand
Industry expert Emily Anne Page says CPG success today depends on more than a strong product idea, arguing that founders must prioritize commercialization, cash flow management and authentic brand building from the outset.
Dollar General earns national recognition ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
Dollar General is marking the milestone with a series of national accolades underscoring its scale, longevity and cultural relevance as the country’s largest retailer by store count.
Kimberly-Clark outlines ‘generational’ value opportunity at CAGNY 2026
”We have fundamentally repositioned our business to drive brand love, create lifetime bonds with consumers and deliver value for shareholders,” said CEO Mike Hsu.
Half of Gen Alpha visits a QSR weekly, Datassential finds
Datassential's new research shows 53% of Gen Alpha visit quick-service restaurants weekly, with children influencing family dining choices and showing strong brand preferences.
DoorDash claims No. 1 in U.S. grocery and retail order volume
DoorDash explained that its growth in grocery and retail is part of a broader strategy to bolster everyday commerce.