H-E-B announces ten finalists in the 12th Quest for Texas Best competition
Finalists to compete for $100,000 in combined prizes and placement on H-E-B shelves.
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Walmart courts U.K. sellers for global Marketplace expansion
Walmart is recruiting U.K. and European businesses to join its online marketplace, opening doors to customers across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Chile.
Hy-Vee earns triple national honors for workplace and veteran support
“Our people are our greatest strength,” said Jeremy Gosch, Chairman and CEO of Hy-Vee.
Dollar General raises 2025 outlook after strong Q2
The discounter lifted its 2025 earnings outlook to as much as $6.30 per share following a better-than-expected second quarter.
Michelle Larson to lead Albertsons’ merchandising transformation
The grocer’s new merchandising structure places Larson at the helm, with oversight of Own Brands, pricing, space planning, and strategy as Albertsons sharpens its value proposition.
Instacart and MDI team up to bring digital solutions to local grocers
Independent grocers across MDI’s retailer network to adopt Instacart Storefront Pro and launch on the Instacart App with a new partnership.
bp’s retail brands join the Axonet Retail Media Network
The partnership marks a major expansion for Axonet’s RMN, boosting reach and connecting brands with convenience store shoppers.
Food Lion Feeds tackles campus hunger with Sack to Give Back
The effort comes at a time when nearly half of college students report experiencing food insecurity.
Consumer confidence drops in August as shoppers pull back
While consumers’ views of business conditions improved slightly, the report signaled softening demand in key retail categories.
Amazon to extend corporate pay and benefits to Whole Foods staff by 2026
The transition aims to improve collaboration across Amazon’s grocery operations, such as Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, and Amazon Go stores.
CryoConcepts brings cryotherapy expertise to TSE debut
The company showcased its patented skin tag and wart removal solutions, including the Ultimate Skin Tag Remover with botanical post-care serum, at its TSE debut.
Sheetz to open 800th store
The retailer has been expanding rapidly across the Midwest and the East Coast.
Henkel hires Marc Grannum as SVP of commercial development
Grannum, a former Campbell’s and Reckitt executive, will oversee sales across the region.
Kroger announces corporate layoffs
The move follows a series of cost-cutting actions this year.
FMI report: Shoppers embrace food routines and shared meals this fall
Americans continue to enjoy grocery shopping, cook more at home, and embrace mealtime traditions that bring people together.
Circana CEO: Private brands gain ground across income levels
“Even as many consumers grapple with higher credit card debt and read headlines about economic distress, they remain resilient,” writes Stuart Aitken.