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.
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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.
Walmart unveils AI tools and faster delivery at Marketplace Seller Summit
At this year’s Let’s Grow! Marketplace Seller Summit, Walmart unveiled new AI tools and incentives to help sellers grow faster, work more efficiently, and reach more customers.
Save A Lot names new CEO
COO Bill Mayo ascends to leadership position as Fred Boehler steps down.
Cross-shopping defines new era of retail competition
Placer.ai finds shoppers aren’t abandoning legacy giants but expanding retail routines, fueling a fragmented marketplace where value-focused chains win on specific shopping missions.
Circana: Private labels gain ground in back-to-school shopping
“The slow start to the back-to-school season, and the early shifts in purchase behavior highlight the consumer’s current spending concerns.”
ALDI comes to Times Square
ALDI signs lease for first central Manhattan store at The Ellery on West 42nd Street.
Weee! celebrates 10 years as leading ethnic e-grocer
Looking ahead, Weee! plans to expand its multi-ethnic storefronts and continue broadening its reach.
From groceries to digital ads, Walmart powers ahead in Q2
Walmart's growth was driven by digital sales, advertising, and grocery sales, but unexpected costs put pressure on profits. The company has raised its full-year outlook, showing confidence in its momentum for the rest of the year.
Target’s new CEO vows to bring back “swagger”
The choice of Target veteran Michael Fiddelke disappointed Wall Street, as some investors favored an outside candidate for new perspectives.
SpartanNash to open first Supermercado Nuestra Familia in Kansas
The nearly 50,000-square-foot location will offer an immersive Hispanic grocery experience in southeast Topeka.
Target Q2 profit beats forecasts, but sales decline again
Shares dropped despite strong profits, as investors reacted to weak traffic and CEO Brian Cornell's plan to step down for executive Michael Fiddelke.
ARKO Corp. announces CFO Robb Giammatteo's departure
The company did not announce a successor but noted that Giammatteo’s transition will be managed to minimize disruption.
Food industry embraces and fears the ‘MAHA’ movement
Packaged food makers and retailers are changing products and marketing to match the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, but the political landscape makes it risky.
Fueling change: How C-stores are reinventing themselves
The modern convenience store is no longer defined by the pump. Fresh food, singles and shifting shopper habits are changing the industry’s future.
H-E-B expands DFW footprint with Prosper store
The Prosper store joins eight other H-E-B locations and two Joe V’s Smart Shop stores that the retailer has opened in the DFW area since 2022.