U.S. Mint strikes final penny
The nation begins adapting to a world without new pennies, while retailers still await clarity on how to handle the transition.
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Circana boosts c-store coverage with $15B in food sales data
The enhancement offers clients an unmatched view of on-the-go consumption trends, providing a comprehensive look at perishable sales across U.S. convenience store chains.
Retailers facing penny shortages call for federal action
“The phase-out has moved faster than anyone expected,” said RILA’s Austen Jensen.
Food Lion offers full Thanksgiving meal feeding 10 for under $4 per person
Omnichannel grocery retailer helps families stretch budgets to enjoy a complete holiday meal for under $40, available in stores or through Food Lion To Go
NRF Global Port Tracker: Import declines ahead
November and December are typically slower, but last year’s volumes rose due to port strike concerns, and early shipments this year to dodge tariffs shifted more cargo into earlier months.
Ahold Delhaize posts strong Q3 as Food Lion extends growth streak
Food Lion once again led Ahold Delhaize USA’s performance, marking its fifty-second straight quarter of comparable sales growth.
Nestlé identifies the big food trends of 2026
According to Nestlé, America’s obsession with heat is evolving. What started with “swicy” foods is moving into deeper, more layered spice profiles.
Judge orders Trump to pay full SNAP benefits by Friday
The judge found the administration’s partial funding insufficient and warned that food banks and community organizations are struggling.
NRF: Holiday sales to top $1 trillion for the first time
“American consumers may be cautious in sentiment, yet remain fundamentally strong and continue to drive U.S. economic activity.”
PepsiCo and Infosys partner for AI-driven Sales+ platform
Sales+ developed with Infosys consolidates legacy tools into one guided ecosystem, improving speed to shelf and reducing manual processes across the DSD network.
Holiday season 2025 signals a new retail reality
‘Tis the season for smarter spending and renewed confidence.
Value, timing and tariffs shape Holiday toy buying in 2025
The U.S. toy industry is gaining momentum before the holidays. January–September toy sales rose 7% according to Circana.
LiquiDonate upgrades Shopify returns app
The upgrade enables small and mid-sized merchants to manage enterprise-level returns and allows donations of unsellable items to over 4,000 nonprofits.
Healthspan over lifespan is reshaping natural CPG
Consumers shift from living longer to living better, driving demand for functional ingredients across snacks, supplements, and beverages.
From shortages to surplus: Cocoa market recovers
After a two-year spike caused by drought and disease in West Africa, chocolate makers say better crop conditions and increased supply could lower cocoa prices next year.
bp pulse opens new EV charging Hub by Houston’s Hobby Airport
The new location advances the company’s plan to deploy fast charging in key metro and airport corridors.