Datasembly launches Compass, providing real-time market insights for CPG brands
Users can access transparent, shareable insights across retailers, products, and stores, enabling more agile decision-making in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.
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Project SEARCH graduates first class of interns at Meijer
Project SEARCH helps students with disabilities develop job skills, independence, and confidence.
CRN and Radicle Science reveal finalists for 2025 Annette Dickinson Trailblazer Award
CRN members can vote for the 2025 honoree through August 6, with the winner to be announced at CRN’s CONVERGENCE ’25, held October 8–10 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis.
H-E-B providing support for Texas flood relief efforts
The Texas grocery chain has partnered with the Red Cross, local officials, and first responders to distribute water, snacks, and recovery cleaning kits to residents affected by the storm.
Amazon Prime Day to drive record U.S. online sales
Prime Day is equivalent to two Black Fridays, according to Adobe Analytics.
L’Oréal Paris launches AI beauty assistant, Beauty Genius
The new tool leverages advanced generative AI and augmented reality to provide personalized diagnostics, education, and product recommendations.
SAP: Connected data is the “Secret Sauce” for consumer engagement in CPG
Marketers must move beyond siloed systems and embrace connected data to understand better, engage, and retain consumers says SAP.
Rachel Anderson joins SQFI as VP of Business Development
Anderson will oversee partnerships, market expansion, and engagement to boost SQFI certification's value for stakeholders worldwide.
Instacart unveils Shopper Rewards Card
The card will be rolled out to U.S. shoppers in two phases, starting in October 2025, with full availability following in April 2026.
Target leads U.S. trademark filings as it expands owned brands
Target’s trademark activity underscores the retailer’s strategic investment in owned brands.
2024 was a year of cautious optimism for c-stores, says NACS report
The report aggregates financial, operational, and category-level data from more than 27,000 convenience stores nationwide.
NRF sues to block New York’s algorithmic pricing disclosure law
The Act mandates that retailers place a notice next to any price determined using customer information, stating: “This price was set by an algorithm using your personal data.”
Del Monte Foods files for bankruptcy
A shift in consumer preferences toward private-label brands and fresh food has put a strain on operations.
Majors Management acquires 35 c-stores from ACT
Acquisition brings MAPCO's award-winning convenience experience to Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.
Tariffs cause significant slowdown in e-commerce
Grocery stood out as a rare bright spot, with demand holding steady.
Survey: Celebrating Independence Day is getting pricier
22% of Americans and 36% of Millennials are willing to go into debt for a full-scale holiday bash.