Amazon sets Prime Big Deal Days for Oct. 6-7
The two-day event will feature millions of deals as Amazon looks to capture early holiday spending.
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Walmart expands restaurant delivery with Papa John’s
Walmart is expanding restaurant delivery to thousands of Papa John’s locations as it competes for more of consumers’ on-demand spending.
FMI releases statement on August 2026 CPI Food Price numbers
“The August CPI numbers bring some modest relief for grocery shoppers,” FMI said.
Prepared food lifts Casey’s Q1 results
Casey’s posted higher earnings and inside gross profit in its first quarter while continuing to expand its store network.
Instacart launches Clementine AI shopping assistant
Instacart is expanding its AI strategy with a consumer shopping assistant and new Cart Assistant deployments with retailers.
Accenture: Holiday budgets rise as shoppers chase value
“The holiday shopping season is no longer defined by a handful of peak shopping days,” said Kelly Askew, Accenture’s global Retail lead.
NRF taps former federal prosecutor for top legal role
NRF named former federal prosecutor and Amazon veteran Marissa Bostick as senior vice president and general counsel.
NIQ: Consumer spending splits between premium and value
Shoppers are increasingly trading up and down within the same basket, putting pressure on mid-priced products.
C-stores push further into grocery
C-stores are positioning themselves to capture more of the in-between trips, whether shoppers need dinner, milk, beverages, or a few forgotten essentials.
NRF joins PACT AI to shape standards for retail AI
The coalition aims to develop shared methods for evaluating AI systems as adoption grows and policymakers shape governance.
Emarsys: Most brands struggle to operationalize AI
Real-time and operational data gaps are limiting brands’ ability to use AI effectively across customer engagement, according to Emarsys.
FTC and 22 states sue Amazon over ad auction pricing
Regulators allege that Amazon used undisclosed surcharges to raise advertising costs while telling advertisers that its auctions followed a second-price model.
Shell grows U.S. c-store network with Tri Star acquisition
Shell is taking full ownership of Tri Star Energy, adding 320 retail sites and supply agreements with 552 dealer-owned locations.
Acosta expands reach in urban c-store channel
Acosta’s urban van program reaches 24,000 independent convenience stores and bodegas across 12 major U.S. markets.
Amazon Ads targets Gen Z with back-to-college campaign
The First Day Ready campaign targets college-bound Gen Z consumers across Amazon’s digital platforms and an immersive University of Wisconsin-Madison event.
Meijer expands Downriver Chip Co. distribution
The Michigan family business has expanded from an initial 12-store test to shelves across Meijer stores statewide.