Bayer plans $2.2 billion U.S. manufacturing expansion
Bayer is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint with a $2.2 billion Ohio facility expected to create about 600 jobs and begin operations in 2031.
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Walmart adds Shop to Light for easier product finding
Walmart’s Shop to Light feature uses LEDs built into digital shelf labels to help customers find products in stores.
Online grocery sales jump as in-store sales decline
The share of households that have ever purchased groceries online reached nearly 81%.
Walmart gives $15 million to Feeding America
The grant is intended to strengthen the infrastructure needed to move donated food from stores to communities.
DoorDash adds Macy’s and expands returns
“This is what we mean by the mall in your pocket: the brands you already know and trust, on the shelf near you, delivered as easily as walking into the mall used to be,” said Shanna Prevé, DoorDash’s chief revenue officer.
Ibotta: Financial pressure reshapes holiday shopping
Two-thirds of respondents were in the holiday market before Labor Day.
Target cuts prices on nearly 2,000 items
The reductions come as retailers prepare for the holiday shopping season and consumers continue to focus on value.
Weis Markets promotes three to director roles
Weis Markets has promoted three executives to director-level roles overseeing private brands, deli and prepared foods, and strategic initiatives.
Instacart brings grocery shopping to Meta’s Muse
Meta’s new AI product Muse will use Instacart’s grocery infrastructure to help users plan meals and create personalized carts.
Retail sales climb again in August
Retail sales grew again in August as budget-conscious consumers sought back-to-school deals.
Family Dollar completes second major 2026 property deal
The deal brings Family Dollar’s two major 2026 portfolio transactions to 93 properties and nearly $150 million in value.
Acosta Group: AI is becoming a shopping channel
Acosta Group found that 34% of shoppers use AI tools to shop, with adoption particularly strong among Gen Z and Millennials.
PIM Brands adds two CPG veterans to commercial team
PIM Brands appointed Vanessa Cope and Joe Hackett to key commercial roles, continuing its retail growth investments.
Five brands join BeyondCPG accelerator
The program helps emerging brands access expertise and industry connections to navigate early challenges and prepare for growth.
Instacart expands no-markup grocery pricing
New “no markups” retail partners give customers even more ways to find value online.
TUCK launches 10-category nicotine-free pouch lineup
TUCK’s 10-category lineup offers nicotine-free pouches at checkout, priced from $4.99 to $9.99.