Unhappy returns: Consumers expected to return almost $850 billion in merchandise in 2025
The returns rate is in line with 16.9% last year, when returns totaled $890 billion.
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Ulta Beauty launches UB Marketplace
Curated third-party platform features 100 innovative brands.
Aldi offers a full Thanksgiving meal for $40, raising the bar for other grocers
This includes 21 total products and ingredients to dish out a 14-pound turkey, rolls, cranberry sauce, mac and cheese, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie.
Innovation and energy mark NACS Show 2025 opening day
The first day of NACS Show 2025 set a high-energy tone.
CVS Pharmacy completes acquisition of Rite Aid assets nationwide
Company wraps up conversion of 63 former Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores in the Pacific Northwest and hundreds of prescription file buys across 15 states.
Food Lion Feeds' Apple Bag Campaign delivers 13.8 million meals to nourish neighbors
Customers and associates help fight hunger with the campaign’s second-largest total since 2014
Natural Grocers exceeds $100,000 goal in Organic Month fundraiser supporting Rodale Institute
"This incredible achievement is thanks to the generosity of our customers and the dedication of our good4u Crew, who helped promote the campaign in stores every day," said Raquel Isely, vice president of marketing at Natural Grocers.
Bitcoin Depot and IGA team up to bring Bitcoin access to neighborhood grocery stores
Distribution deal grows U.S. retail footprint.
New study reveals nearly 80% of Americans are preparing for economic challenges as the peak holiday shopping season nears
The new study based on surveys of more than 2,000 American consumers conducted by The Harris Poll and Nift, the technology company connecting commerce platforms to advertisers and brands to new customers.
Kroger Health to host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day events on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
Event made possible with support from the Cardinal Health Foundation.
Utz Brands to showcase variety of innovative snacks at 2025 NACS Show
At Booth #N657, Utz, Boulder Canyon, Zapp’s, Golden Flake, and TGI Fridays will debut a range of crave-worthy new snacks designed to meet consumer demand for bold flavor and simple ingredients.
PepsiCo announces new chief financial officer
Schmitt joins PepsiCo from Walmart, where he currently serves as executive vice president and chief financial officer for Walmart U.S.
Albertsons exceeds forecast for second quarter
Full-year guidance adjusted to reflect strength in pharmacy and grocery categories.
Mars rolls out sweet, sour and 'swicy' innovations for 2026
Whether fans are looking for poppable bites or sweet-and-spicy (swicy) mashups, each innovation is backed by consumer insights and preferences and is sure to become your next must-have treat.
Walmart teams with OpenAI to create AI-first shopping experiences
Partnership will allow customers and members to complete purchases from Walmart directly within ChatGPT.
CVS Health 2025 Rx Report looks at transformation of community pharmacy to meet patient needs
CVS Health/Morning Consult survey reveals patients trust and prefer local pharmacy care, want expanded services in community pharmacy.