Back-to-school spending flattens amid fiscal concerns
Back-to-School spending for K-12 students is expected to remain flat at $586 per student, according to a report from Deloitte.
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Bayer, Kroger team with Luke Bryan and Feeding America
CINCINNATI – Bayer and Kroger joined forces with country music star Luke Bryan and Feeding America to bring healthy food to more families who need it.
FTI says online retail sales to hit $1.2 Trillion
U.S. online retail sales will reach $1.2 trillion in 2024, up nearly 10% from last year, according to FTI Consulting’s 2024 Online Retail Report. The firm’s Retail & Consumer Products practice, which conducted analysis for the report, expects U.S. e-commerce sales to account for 22.
Stop & Shop to close 32 underperforming stores
Stop & Shop said Friday that it will close 32 underperforming stores by year-end. The closures will leave the Ahold Delhaize chain with more than 350 stores across its five-state footprint. “Stop & Shop is proud of the deep roots and community ties we have developed as a neighborhood grocer of more
Circana launches Liquid AI to support faster decisions
Circana has launched Liquid AI, the next generation of Liquid Data, empowering clients to make better, more informed decisions faster than ever before.
CNBC/NRF report sees moderate sales growth
WASHINGTON – Retail sales showed moderate growth in June amid a still-solid economy and near-zero inflation for retail goods, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released Friday by the National Retail Federation.
J.M. Smucker expands relationship with Acosta Group
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The J.M. Smucker Company is expanding its relationship with Acosta Group to include a complete North American solution for its headquarter sales, retail merchandising, and digital commerce.
Meijers opens Noblesville location
Meijer has opened a new 90,000-square-foot Meijer Grocery store in Noblesville, Indiana. “As we celebrate our 90th year as a family-owned retailer, we’re excited to bring our shopping experience to customers in Hamilton County for added convenience near home,” executive chairman Hank Meijer said.
NRF: Back-to-school shopping has already begun
WASHINGTON – More than half (55%) of back-to-school and college shoppers have already begun buying items for the upcoming school year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
CRN thanks groups for amicus support in legal fight
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) on Thursday thanked the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), The Food Industry Association (FMI) and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) for joining the U.S.
Dollar General extends Feeding America Partnership
Dollar General has extended its partnership with Feeding America for a fourth year, pledging an additional $1 million to support the organization’s efforts to address food insecurity. Dollar General says food insecurity currently affects about 44 million Americans.