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FMI Grocery Shopper Snapshot reveals growing consumer pessimism
Tariffs are a major concern for grocery shoppers. Many express concern that nonfood tariffs will increase the price of food products.
Tickets and hospitality passes on sale for 2025 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give
The previous ten tournaments generated more than $12 million to feed families across the Midwest through the retailer's Simply Give program.
NRF: Tariff fears drive modest retail gains in March
In early March, 46% of consumers reported stocking up on goods such as appliances and clothing out of concern that prices would rise.
New study: 81% of Consumers tune out generic ads
A staggering 96% of respondents say they are more likely to make a purchase when brands personalize their outreach.
Reese's rolls out Filled Pretzels
Whether it's game day, movie night, or a 3 p.m. snack attack, Reese's Filled Pretzels are the ultimate snack satisfaction
NRF applauds House passage of FY2025 budget resolution
“NRF urges Congress to move swiftly to ensure a stable and competitive tax code that supports continued economic opportunity.”
Revionics unveils multi-agent AI pricing system
With Revionics’ multi-agent pricing system, intelligent AI agents work together to help retailers solve complex pricing problems and optimize pricing decisions.
Wegmans makes shopping easier with new app and website
The redesigned Wegmans.com and mobile app offer a host of upgrades focused on convenience and personalization.
NRF issues statement in support of federal bill to combat retail crime
“This legislation is an important step to help prevent ORC from infiltrating local communities across the country.”
Watch now: FMI and retailmediaIQ webinar examines key nonfood trends
FMI and retailmediaIQ's webinar on key nonfood trends, with five expert speakers, is now available on YouTube.
Trend-to-Product: Walmart’s new AI engine for innovation
Walmart envisions Trend-to-Product as a springboard to reshape product innovation across multiple categories, from beauty to food.
Uber Advertising partners with Instacart Carrot Ads to expand U.S. CPG reach
The partnership allows CPG advertisers of all sizes to run Sponsored Items campaigns across Uber Eats' grocery and retail marketplace via Carrot Ads.
CoBank: Grocery price hikes loom amid tariff turmoil
Eighty-two percent of U.S. consumers expect tariffs to increase prices, particularly for groceries, which are predicted to experience the steepest hikes according to the report.
FMI releases statement on March CPI food price numbers
FMI’s Vice President of Research and Insights, Steve Markenson, emphasized the toll economic uncertainty is taking on shopper confidence.
Inflation cools, but tariff turmoil clouds Fed outlook
Grocery prices remained elevated, showing a 0.5% increase in the rate of food price inflation from February 2025.