Walmart to spend $6 billion on Mexico expansion
According to Walmex, the Mexican subsidiary of the U.S. retailer, the expansion will create approximately 5,500 jobs.
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Canada’s largest Asian grocer expanding its U.S. Footprint with San Francisco location
T&T Supermarkets has carved out a niche as a destination for authentic Asian cuisine, blending traditional tastes with modern retail appeal.
Walmart and Cropin partner to strengthen supply chains with AI
“By collaborating with Cropin, it enables Walmart to further streamline sourcing practices and better predict yields using their real-time Gen-AI technology,” said Kyle Carlyle, Walmart's VP of Sourcing Innovation and Surety of Supply.
Walgreens to close 500 locations this year
The restructuring efforts follow Walgreens' $10 billion acquisition by private equity firm Sycamore Partners earlier this month, which is known for acquiring struggling retail brands and has a track record of implementing cost-cutting measures.
NIQ: Consumer attitude shift boosts private label sales
Changing consumer habits are shaping the global market landscape, with an increasing willingness to explore private label products according to a new NielsenIQ report.
CRN warns against vitamin A misuse for measles prevention
Research has not established vitamin A’s effectiveness in preventing measles infection.
Food Lion Feeds hits 1.5 billion meals goal, sets new target to double its impact by 2032
“We believe no one should have to choose between dinner and rent or gas and groceries.” — Meg Ham, Food Lion.
Gerrit J. Verburg Company debuts Mini Stroop Wafels
This new offering, packaged in a convenient 5.29-ounce peg bag containing approximately 16 mini stroopwafels, is designed to fit seamlessly into various retail environments.
Dollar General announces officer promotions
Nick Metzger, Steve O’Brien, Tricia Snider and Bill Steiger have joined Dollar General.
AARP joins NACDS' "Nourish My Health" public health campaign
The campaign’s reach spans millions of Americans, with targeted outreach in communities disproportionately affected by nutrition-related diseases.
Dollar Tree reports Q4 earnings as it gains higher-income shoppers
“We finished 2024 on a high note with strong execution at Dollar Tree as growing customer acceptance of our expanded assortment drove sales momentum,” said CEO Mike Creedon.
HydraDNA collagen-infused sparkling drink gets recognition at Expo West
The collagen-packed drink delivers 12g of Collagen Peptides per can and is a powerhouse of functional ingredients.
Nonfoods: A key growth opportunity in grocery retail
FMI has partnered with retailmediaIQ for an upcoming webinar featuring industry leaders who will discuss the future of nonfoods in grocery retail.
U.S. consumer confidence plunges again in March
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index suggests that older consumers are driving the decline in confidence. Those over 55 reported the steepest drop in optimism.
