Target strengthens position as a wellness leader
New assortment grows by 30% to bring more on-trend wellness brands and products to Target.
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H-E-B, Market Basket lead dunnhumby’s 9th annual U.S. Grocery Index
U.S. consumers more focused on grocery savings as essential costs rise.
SpartanNash opens first small-format Supermercado Nuestra Familia in Omaha
The market-style layout features fresh meats, pastries, spices, a full-service carnicería, daily-prepared aguas frescas and horchata, and an expanded bakery.
Steve Sheetz, former Sheetz CEO and industry pioneer, dies at 77
Sheetz played a key role in popularizing made-to-order food, tech-driven stores, and a customer-first operating model that transformed the modern convenience channel.
Middle Country Library Foundation gets $325K from Sprouts for nutrition, gardening programs
In celebration of Sprouts Farmers Market’s store opening in Centereach, the three-year partnership will bring hands-on health and wellness programs to 62,000 residents
Crave Retail to showcase smart fitting room and more at NRF 2026
Crave Retail to showcase smart fitting room and store engagement platform at NRF 2026.
Albertsons Media Collective intros incrementality measurement capability
New tool aims to prove true media impact of in-store campaigns and plans expansion
SPAR Group appoints Jean Richer as head of North American sales and marketing
He brings more than 25 years of executive-level experience across the CPG and retail services landscape.
Wegmans expands biometric data collection, raising privacy concerns
Privacy advocates warn that storing sensitive biometric information poses risks beyond retail security.
Circana introduces AI-driven liquid testing tool to speed in-store decisions
The Liquid Testing solution provides faster, more accurate measurements of pricing, promotions, product launches, and shelf changes, delivering insights in days instead of months.
GIANT and MARTIN’S feeding school kids initiative returns for sixth year
To launch the program, The GIANT Company will donate $100,000.
Big Food braces for another M&A wave as 2026 looms
After a year of megadeals, divestments, and leadership upheaval, food and beverage giants are focusing on portfolio reshaping, targeting faster-growth categories and shedding legacy assets.
Retail Women in Tech secures nonprofit status to help bridge industry leadership gaps
Global community targets the "broken rung" in career advancement for women across retail and technology.
DoorDash launches grocery shopping app within ChatGPT
This partnership is a crucial first step toward meeting customers where they seek inspiration and delivering the DoorDash experience.
NACS welcomes Frank Gleeson as president and CEO
Gleeson’s appointment signifies a historic change for the convenience and fuel retailing industry.