Buy-now-pay-later provider Klarna halts IPO plans
In its SEC filing, Klarna explicitly cited global trade policy shifts, including tariffs, as a potential risk to its business model.
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Instacart launches Will Call Delivery
The tool is specifically designed as a white-label application for distributors, allowing sales reps to place delivery requests on behalf of customers through a familiar, simplified process.
Criteo study: 76% of consumers say online shopping has lost its spark
Only half of respondents find online shopping enjoyable, indicating a need to enhance the emotional quality of the e-commerce experience.
Circana reports factors beyond tariffs are already disrupting normal consumer behavior
“The consumer is in a state of confusion and trying to decipher how to prioritize their purchases in an environment of significant change,” according to Circana.
Rite Aid mulls second bankruptcy filing
Rite Aid’s continued instability stems from a range of challenges, including legal liabilities from opioid-related lawsuits.
FMI CEO: ‘Groceries are beautiful,’ but tariffs threaten affordability
As the U.S. navigates evolving trade policies, FMI president and CEO Leslie Sarasin reaffirmed the food industry’s commitment to working with the Trump administration.
Nampons nosebleed treatment now available at Walmart
This expansion comes just in time for allergy season, a time of year when nosebleeds are especially common.
Retail sees sharp surge in data breach costs, Upwind analysis finds
Retailers are experiencing the most rapid growth in breach-related expenses and must recognize that their previous immunity to large-scale breaches is dissipating.
Retail hiring increased in March as U.S. economy added 228,000 jobs
Key sectors contributing to the job gains included health care, social assistance, transportation, and retail.
K-beauty brand Abib expands US presence with eye patch launch at Costco
This partnership expands Abib’s skincare solutions to more consumers, enhancing its presence in the beauty industry.
CBA releases statement on Trump tariffs
“Reciprocal tariffs that do not reflect ingredient and input availability concerns will inevitably raise costs.”
Hy-Vee dietitians to offer 1,500 free A1C screenings in April
This simple blood test measures average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. It is a common test used to identify prediabetes or diabetes.
Amazon’s ‘Buy for Me’ expands shopping beyond its own store
'Buy for Me' lets customers discover and purchase select products from participating brand websites directly through the Amazon Shopping app.
Grocery retailers boost asset protection as shopper attitudes shift
FMI’s research highlights the importance of proactive investment in asset protection to maintain industry trust and stability.
Amazon launches Amazon Haul for budget-friendly shopping
Launched in beta in November, Amazon Haul offers U.S. customers an extensive selection of fashion, home, lifestyle, electronics, and other products, all priced at $20 or less.