Walmart completes Vibe.co acquisition
Founded in 2021, Vibe.co operates a self-service platform that enables advertisers to launch streaming TV campaigns across premium publishers.
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U.S. manufacturing growth hits four-year high
Food and beverage manufacturers were among the major industries expanding in July as overall U.S. manufacturing growth accelerated.
NRF report: Retail fraud surges as shoplifting declines
The findings come as NRF continues to urge the U.S. Senate to approve the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act.
CORE redefines its role in the foodservice industry
The Acosta Group says its new identity reflects its evolution from a traditional food broker to a strategic partner for manufacturers, distributors, and operators.
Uber Eats expands grocery lineup with five regional retail partners
The expansion strengthens Uber Eats’ grocery footprint and provides regional and independent grocers with another digital sales channel.
Nestlé sells half of water business to Platinum Equity
The Peranel joint venture will include Perrier and S. Pellegrino and is valued at approximately $5.6 billion.
McCormick plans four divisions after Unilever Foods deal
The company will organize its operations into Americas Consumer, International Consumer, Global Food Service and Global Flavor.
Vusion expands retail media platform with ISM deal
“The next big digital media is the physical store,” said Thierry Gadou, chairman and CEO of Vusion.
7-Eleven names Mauricio Leyva CEO
“I have long admired the 7-Eleven brand, and I am honored to lead SEI at such an important moment in its history,” Leyva said.
Casey’s bets on food innovation, technology and disciplined expansion
At its Investor Day, the company announced a three-year strategic plan to invest in prepared food, technology, and store expansion, with ambitious financial goals through 2029.
Couche-Tard posts strong Q4
Couche-Tard’s Core + More strategy gained momentum with higher merchandise sales, stronger profits, and continued investment in new stores.
Utz to go private in deal with Intersnack
The transaction marks the European snack company's debut in the U.S. and positions Utz for long-term growth as a private business.
Walmart offers back-to-school savings with lowest supply prices since 2019
The retailer said some school supplies start at 25 cents, with over 1,300 more Rollbacks than last year to help families with back-to-school costs.
Consumers keep retail sales growing in June
Retail sales increased again in June as consumers took advantage of summer promotions and began back-to-school shopping early, according to the latest CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor.
Merchants urge NCUA to withdraw flawed rule blocking Illinois swipe fee law
The rule “creates significant competition concerns” and “raises substantial antitrust concerns” by allowing third parties to establish fees on behalf of otherwise-competing federal credit unions, MPC said.
Buc-ee’s trademark under scrutiny amid expansion
The retailer’s legal battle with the Ohio convenience store chain Mickey’s is fueling debate over aggressive trademark enforcement amid rapid expansion.