U.S. online spending to exceed $2 trillion by 2029
The rapid rise in online consumer spending is outpacing growth in the media and entertainment sector.
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FTC withdraws request for delay in Amazon antitrust trial
FTC attorney Jonathan Cohen retracted his previous statement in a letter to U.S. District Judge John Chun in Seattle.
FMI applauds reintroduction of bipartisan PBM reform act
In a statement, FMI highlighted the essential role of supermarket pharmacies and the damaging impact of PBM practices on pharmacy viability.
Senators join on bipartisan bill to curb PBM price abuse
The Protecting Pharmacies in Medicaid Act will require Medicaid’s payments to PBMs to be passed directly to pharmacies, excluding administrative fees.
Video Forum: Pat Posey, WAFC
In this week’s Video Forum, Pat Posey, COO of the Western Association of Food Chains, previews WAFC’s upcoming convention and discusses its primary mission.
FTC requests delay of Amazon antitrust trial
“We have lost employees in the agency, in our division, and on our case team,“ FTC attorney Jonathan Cohen stated.
RILA: Trade policies must protect consumers, not inflate prices
“We urge extreme caution in the use of tariffs to address unfair trade barriers to ensure that household budgets are not further squeezed by cost increases,” RILA said.
Study shows how pharmacies can help fight substance abuse
The findings indicate that pharmacy-based screenings could effectively expand outreach efforts to those in need.
Consumer prices rose less than expected in February
Within the food category, egg prices surged 10.4% in February, bringing the 12-month increase to a staggering 58.8%
RFK Jr asks FDA to strengthen oversight of food additives
The initiative seeks to revise the FDA’s “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) Final Rule.
Albertsons expands hunger relief efforts with 1.5 billion meal commitment
The Nourishing Neighbors program will donate $10 million each year to fight food insecurity through focused initiatives.
Millie Bobby Brown’s coffee brand expands with ice lattes at Walmart
"My schedule is always on the go but I cannot go without my iced latte, so I wanted to create something that is the perfect creamy, delicious, and naturally sweetened pick-me-up for any time of day," said Millie Bobby Brown.
Kroger launches e-commerce division to boost online growth
Kroger reported e-commerce sales of $13 billion in 2024, underscoring the growing importance of its online operations.
CVS unveils new small-format pharmacies
These smaller stores will stock essential over-the-counter medications and first aid products but will not carry many consumer goods found in CVS.
The Fresh Market opens its first Spirits & Wine store
The 7,000-square-foot retail space features a range of alcoholic beverages, including bourbon, whiskey, rum, vodka, and European and domestic wines.