Sam’s Club achieves 100% ‘Made Without’ standard in Member’s Mark foods
The process required extensive collaboration among merchants, product developers, suppliers, and the Member’s Mark Community.
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NRF Foundation Honors raises $2.7M to support retail careers
“The NRF Foundation Honors is more than a celebration; it’s a catalyst for the work we do year-round,“ NRF Foundation Executive Director Adam Lukoskie.
Publix names Katie Scanlon new vice president of pharmacy
Scanlon is a recipient of the 2023 President’s Award, one of the company’s most prestigious awards.
Marcus Lemonis named CEO of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
Executive unveils plans to broaden the 'beyond' component of the company’s name.
December retail sales surge caps strong 2025 holiday season
NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said consumers continued to prioritize holiday spending despite ongoing cost pressures.
ALDI U.S. to open 180 new stores in 2026
As demand surges during its 50th year in the U.S., ALDI is accelerating growth into new markets while modernizing the shopping experience through a redesigned website
Kroger expands generative AI efforts with Google Cloud to boost personalization
Retailer will use Google Cloud new agentic platform, Gemini Enterprise for customer experience, to simplify and transform how customers shop and eat
Walmart and Google announce an agentic AI e-commerce integration at NRF's "Big Show"
“For us, agentic AI is an exciting unlock," Walmart's Furner said. "This is really significant just as search was for e-commerce a few years ago.”
Zebra Technologies boosts retail frontlines with AI solutions at NRF 2026
At NRF 2026, Zebra will demonstrate how it is empowering retailers with new solutions that incorporate AI, automation, and real-time data capture.
bp pulse opens EV charging hub near Chicago O’Hare
This was the sixth major airport hub opening in 2025.
Fed moves to ease penny circulation pressures
New actions will reopen suspended coin services at select locations, as the central bank monitors whether further ordering options for pennies are feasible.
NRF: Tariff uncertainty weighs on early-2026 imports
January imports are forecast at 2.11 million TEU, up from last month but down 5.3% from last year.
Kroger sells Vitacost as portfolio review continues
Kroger stated that the divestiture is part of a broader review of non-core assets
Amazon Pharmacy broadens Wegovy pill access via insurance and cash option
Eligible customers with commercial insurance may pay as little as $25 for a one-month supply.
Deloitte’s 2026 Retail Outlook: Five forces impacting the industry
Nearly all respondents expect rising costs due to trade policies.
Walmart launches Better Care Services and lowers prices on wellness essentials
Better Care Services connects customers to a curated network of third-party urgent care and behavioral health providers.