Holiday spending near record high, NRF reports
Despite economic uncertainty, most shoppers say they’ll celebrate and spend, with many starting early to stretch budgets and find deals.
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Good traffic, good vibes: Exhibitors reflect on NACS 2025
As the 2025 NACS Show ended, exhibitors reported steady traffic, strong leads, and productive conversations.
‘Comic-Con’ for convenience ends on a high note
The 2025 NACS Show ends today, with a session featuring Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes showcasing the energy and creativity in convenience retail, providing a fitting end.
NACS Show 2025 shifts from exploration to action
After two energetic days of discovery, Thursday at the NACS Show shifted toward action.
NACS Show 2025 captures an industry in motion
The NACS Show floor buzzed with energy as thousands explored new technologies, health innovations, and retail strategies.
Innovation and energy mark NACS Show 2025 opening day
The first day of NACS Show 2025 set a high-energy tone.
Instacart gives SNAP recipients 50% off Instacart+ to boost nutrition access
Anyone who used an EBT SNAP card to buy groceries on Instacart in the past six months can now register for Instacart+ at half price for 12 months.
Holiday shoppers split on spending as retailers boost incentives
Rakuten/Harris Poll finds 28% plan to spend less while 26% plan to spend more this holiday season, with families feeling the most pressure.
U.S. innovators shine at Walmart’s Open Call 2025
“Open Call is Walmart at its best, backing American jobs and lifting up small businesses,” said John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S.
Instacart Unveils First End-to-End Retail Media Integration on TikTok
Select CPG advertisers can now access Instacart’s first-party retail media data, all within TikTok.
September retail sales slip, but growth remains strong
NRF’s Matthew Shay says shoppers are taking a breather after back-to-school spending, though overall retail growth remains “robust”.
Live from Chicago: MMR covers the NACS Show 2025
Mass Market Retailers will deliver real-time coverage from NACS Show 2025, the premier event for convenience and fuel retail leaders.
Circana report charts generational shifts reshaping retail spending
To succeed in the “Aging Arc,” brands need to combine personalization, digital savviness, and genuine connection across different generations.
The ongoing evolution of convenience store shoppers
A new Acosta Group study shows how convenience stores boost loyalty via curated assortments, targeted promotions, and value offerings.
Love’s debuts retail media network
The offering unifies Love’s physical and digital touchpoints, like fuel pump screens and in-store signage.
Anabi Oil to buy Green Valley Grocery’s 87 Stores
The deal expands Rebel’s convenience-store footprint while preserving a Las Vegas legacy.