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PLMA reports that store brand sales outpaced national brands in first half of 2025
PLMA projects that total store brand sales will approach $277 billion in 2025, up from a record $271 billion in 2024.

Natural Choice Foods wins FMI’s 2025 Food Safety Innovation Award
“Natural Choice Foods is transforming how the industry views food waste,” said Ashley Eisenbeiser, Vice President of Food and Product Safety Programs at FMI.
Coca-Cola to launch a U.S. version made with cane sugar
The announcement came about a week after President Donald Trump had said the company had “agreed” to use cane sugar in its beverages.

Wawa expands EV charging through Ionna partnership
First “Rechargery” site launches in Florida as part of Ionna’s largest EV deal to date.

Convenience retailers are rapidly closing the digital gap says Circana’s David Portalatin
From sales slump to digital surge: Convenience retail’s wake-up call.

Target launches "Back-to-School-idays" promotion with savings and in-store experiences
“Getting ready for a new school year should be an exciting time for families.”


Inmar and Upshop partner to align retail marketing with real-time shelf availability
Upshop and Inmar Intelligence partner to power smarter, faster retail execution through unified marketing and e-commerce fulfillment capabilities.

The Raley’s Cos. elevates Blakely and Garrard to senior roles in sales and merchandising
The leadership moves are part of an effort to strengthen customer experience and innovation across the company's eight banners.

PepsiCo launches first ever prebiotic cola in traditional cola category
Pepsi Prebiotic Cola marks the first significant innovation in the traditional cola category in 20 years.

Walmart to make Vizio a private brand in bid to grow retail media
Walmart’s integration of Vizio aims to differentiate its retail media by making ad experiences shoppable and seamless within the customer journey.

C-stores nationwide honor first responders with 24/7 Day
Yesway joins 35,000 stores nationwide in celebrating first responders while raising funds for disaster relief.

L’Oréal Paris Elvive taps glycolic acid trend with exclusive Walmart launch of Glycolic + Gloss haircare collection
“We are thrilled to bring this globally buzzed-about franchise to the U.S. and provide consumers with a new collection that gives them the shiny hair they crave.”
Credit card ‘Swipe’ fees cost the average family $1,200 each year
Credit card ‘Swipe’ fees account for $3B of back-to-school costs in 2025.