Etos President Pieter Saman moves to Food Lion; Lynne Bruning-van Gessel to succeed him
Pieter Saman joined Ahold Delhaize in 2020 as Brand President of Gall & Gall before taking the helm at Etos in 2023.
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Accenture report: Emotional bonds with Gen AI are reshaping retail
AI is evolving from a useful tool to a trusted guide and personal shopper, prompting brands to rethink their presence in key moments.
Kearney’s 2025 State of Logistics report: Industry stabilizing amid global turmoil
The report outlines the macroeconomic forces and emerging trends reshaping logistics worldwide based on a robust mix of data.
NielsenIQ and FoodHealth Co. partner to embed nutrition scoring in retail data tools
This first-of-its-kind integration brings a science-backed nutrient density and ingredient quality metric into the NIQ data ecosystem.
Grocers scramble to manage prices amid produce tariffs
As policy shifts continue, the produce aisle remains one of the most immediate barometers of global trade decisions affecting American consumers.
Ulta’s “Unleashed” plan pays off as Q1 sales rise 4.5%
The initiative included streamlining operations, updating stores and inventory, and improving marketing and promotional execution.
FMI to launch Supply Chain Exchange at upcoming forum
The new format will offer curated, one-on-one meetings between retailers, suppliers, and service providers, matched based on shared business challenges.
Amazon Prime Day returns this July
The 2025 edition will offer exclusive deals for Prime members across over 35 product categories.
all® free and clear to launch edutainment campaign about laundry and skin health
The brand is launching an edutainment series to educate consumers on the link between laundry habits and skin health.
CVS set to close 270 stores this year
The move is part of a broader restructuring initiative that the pharmacy chain first announced in late 2021.
ALDI names Atty McGrath U.S. CEO; Jason Hart Global COO of ALDI South Group
McGrath brings over 20 years of ALDI experience to the top U.S. post, replacing Hart who has been CEO for a decade.
Walmart details strategy to power retail’s future with agentic AI
Unlike generalist AI models, agentic AI tools are tailored for high-impact tasks.
AWG Brands launches new items catering to emerging consumer trends
These innovations showcase AWG’s commitment to offering member retailers trendy, quality products in food and non-food categories.
Father’s Day spending to hit record $24B, NRF reports
The survey highlights a shift toward more intentional and experience-driven gifting.
Registration now open for CRN’s CONVERGENCE ‘25
This year’s event, themed “Meet in the Middle,” will bring together professionals from across the industry for a three-day experience in St. Louis.
Explore summer beauty essentials at Kroger
The lineup includes customer favorites and new arrivals, featuring affordable options and brand-name alternatives to keep skin protected, hydrated, and refreshed this summer.