Ulta Beauty appoints Lauren Brindley as Chief Merchandising and Digital Officer
Brindley brings over 20 years of experience in the global beauty and retail sectors. She most recently served as CEO of Revolution Beauty.
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Emily Dowsett joins NACDS as VP, Communications
Dowsett will lead NACDS’ strategic communications, media relations, social media, website, and design functions.
NielsenIQ reveals key retail strategies for Mother’s Day 2025
Mother’s Day remains one of the most significant retail holidays. In 2025, shopping trends are evolving, with most purchases happening in the month leading up to the holiday.
Target revs up its annual car seat trade-in program with expanded deals on baby gear
“This program is a win-win—it helps families save money while reducing environmental waste.”
Alliance to End Hunger partners with NACDS for “Nourish My Health” campaign
“We are honored to welcome the Alliance to End Hunger to this campaign,” said NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson.
Camille Rose launches first "Out of Home" campaign to spotlight real curls and real creators
“At Camille Rose, beauty has always been about community, culture, and connection,” says founder and CEO Janell Stephens.
NRF chief economist: The consumer is not feeling great
American consumers remain uneasy amid growing concerns over tariffs and economic policy, according to NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.
U.S. retail sales jump 1.4% in March
Grocery and health-related retail remained steady but unspectacular: food and beverage stores rose just 0.1% from February, while health and personal care stores grew 0.4%.
Kroger appoints key retail leaders
Kroger appointed Joe Kelley, president of the Colorado-based King Soopers & City Markets division, to be senior vice president of Retail Divisions.
Sales of store brands in Q1 2025 outpace national brands
Store brand dollar sales gained 5%, and unit sales rose 0.9%, compared to national brands, which were up 0.8% in dollars and down 1.1% in units during the quarter ending March 23, compared to the same period a year ago.
The CPG Guys: Community Grocery Retail in the Digital Age with IGA’s Michael La Kier
Michael La Kier is Vice President, Brand Development, at the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA), the largest affiliation of independent grocers in the U.S. and worldwide.
Amazon awards $16 million in tuition for U.S. CS students
Since its inception in 2019, the Amazon Future Engineer program has awarded 1,650 scholarships.
FMI issues statement on SNAP waiver request announcements
“It is critical not to create chaos and confusion both in individual stores and through a jumbled mixture of varying state requirements.”
Albertsons reports Q4 and full-year 2024 results
Albertsons Cos. anticipates earnings will be below expectations this year, as the ongoing trade war could lead to higher prices and negatively impact consumer demand.
FMI's Harig: Food industry must brace for disruption due to tariffs
Despite the uncertainty, FMI's Andy Harig advised industry stakeholders to remain adaptable, transparent, and communicative with customers.
Acosta study: Retail must adapt to GLP-1 shoppers
A study found that 76% of individuals who stopped GLP-1s still eat the same or less and many maintain healthier eating habits.