October e-grocery sales up 10.5% year over year
David Bishop, partner at Brick Meets Click, said the findings reinforce that online grocery growth “is not on autopilot.”
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Instacart partners with WellTheory to enhance autoimmune food access
The partnership offers about 300,000 eligible members grocery stipends for approved anti-inflammatory foods via Instacart’s network.
H-E-B partners with chefs and nonprofits to promote seafood sustainability
H-E-B said it will continue to evolve its seafood policies in partnership with organizations like Fishwise to uphold industry-leading sustainability standards.
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.
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.