Ulta Beauty tops Wall Street expectations for third quarter
Beauty retailer raises its full-year outlook.
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Focal Systems addresses grocery shrink
Theft Spotter alerts food retailers when specific items are stolen.
San Francisco files landmark lawsuit against ultra-processed food giants
The suit, filed in California Superior Court, names Kraft Heinz, Mondelez, Post, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, General Mills, Nestlé, Kellanova, Kellogg, Mars, and ConAgra
Kroger delivers solid quarter despite $2.6 billion impairment
Gains in eCommerce and private-label brands offset charges tied to automated fulfillment network; grocer lifts earnings guidance for the year
Dollar General reports strong Q3, raises outlook for 2025 as turnaround gains traction
All four key merchandise categories—consumables, seasonal, home products, and apparel—posted positive growth.
Albertsons rolls out AI Shopping Assistant
The AI-powered planning and shopping assistant can reduce shopping time down to as little as four minutes.
RILA to present retail priorities in USMCA joint review testimony
Sung Chang, RILA’s vice president of international trade, will present the retail industry’s view on how a strong USMCA supports economic growth.
SNAP households outspend non-SNAP by 23% on CPG food and beverages, Circana reports
Despite recent economic shifts and changes in benefit payments, SNAP households remain a powerhouse consumer group for the CPG industry.
NACDS welcomes Jermaine Smith as vice president of state advocacy
Veteran pharmacy leader brings decades of experience to scale state-level advocacy.
Circana revises 2026 food and beverage outlook as spending slows
Consumer confidence stays weak, especially among low- and middle-income households, who are sharply cutting discretionary spending.
Plant ingredients gain traction in U.S. retail as market grows
Growing demand for plant-based wellness products in the U.S. drives strong global plant extracts market growth.
Dollar Tree delivers record Halloween and strong Q3 sales powered by its multi-price strategy
Retailer raises full-year guidance as shoppers respond to broader assortment and value focus
Yesway names Chuck Sanders VP of merchandising
“We are incredibly pleased to welcome Chuck to Yesway,” CEO Ray Harrison said.
Instacart sues NYC over grocery-delivery law
“The City is picking winners and losers,” Instacart said.
Natural Grocers shares key trends for living well in 2026
Now in its tenth year, the forecast highlights emerging practices and products set to shape four key categories: Health and Wellness, Body Care and Beauty, Food and Beverage, and Ecologically Thoughtful
Walmart’s Scott Morris to deliver keynote at PLMA’s 2026 Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference
The topic is “The Future of Private Brands.”