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Retailers and suppliers prepare for a worsening flu season
Activity is ramping up across most U.S. regions, with spikes in the Northeast and the Mountain West, as the new subclade K variant emerges and may affect population immunity.
Instacart ends item price tests after backlash
Instacart stated it carefully considered customer feedback and admitted that pricing differences for identical items led to confusion and eroded trust.
7-Eleven CEO Joe DePinto to retire after two decades
DePinto said leading the company had been “the honor of my professional life.”
Agentic commerce is coming: why 2026 will redefine how retail operates
Thom Blischok says Predictive AI, autonomous decision-making and experience-led stores are reshaping merchandising, labor, and loyalty as retailers move beyond omnichannel.
PS Seasoning unveils 2026 flavor and consumer trend forecast
PS Seasoning reveals how consumer behavior is shaping flavor demand in 2026
Unilever's top marketing officer is leaving the company
Esi Eggleston Bracey departs in a leadership change.
Google Trends examines wellness trends for 2026
With such terms as “viral diet” and “emotional fitness” gaining more traction, the wellness industry is becoming more polarised than ever.
CRN finalizes 2026 board as industry preps for regulatory scrutiny
The Council for Responsible Nutrition announced new and returning Board members to address ongoing pressures.
Gen AI a decision accelerator, but intent to buy through platforms is low
Gen AI platforms are quickly becoming a starting point for shopping.
ARKO files for IPO of fuel distribution subsidiary
The subsidiary would handle the wholesale distribution of motor fuels to almost all of ARKO’s convenience stores that sell fuel.
Natural Grocers expands private label with grass-fed Beef Sticks and Bites
Available exclusively at all 168 Natural Grocers stores, these latest premium additions deliver big flavor and affordability
Southeastern Grocers delivers more than $368,000 to help feed neighbors this holiday season
Grocer helps families unwrap hope and nourishment through community-powered giving campaigns
CHPA applauds bill to accelerate OTC innovation
CHPA said the bill would boost OTC market innovation by clarifying and standardizing the review process for new and updated self-care products.
How Electric Era’s Quincy Lee is reimagining EV charging for retailers
A former SpaceX engineer, Lee views energy infrastructure through the same systems approach that helped launch satellites.
Store Brands Month kicks off January 1
A nationwide campaign highlights the quality, value, and variety of store-brand products, helping shoppers stretch their budgets year-round.