Western Assocation of Food Chains welcomes Jamie Leal as senior director of educational programs
Leal has spent 34 years in the food industry
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Video Forum: Justin Honaman, Amazon Web Services, Part 1
New technologies promise to transform the retail and CPG sectors.
Natural Grocers salutes Colorado with three-day event
Customers are invited to join the homegrown grocer for its seventh annual celebration of savings, sweepstakes and state spirit at all 45 Colorado locations
Magic Molecule launches in Whole Foods Market
The retailer’s first hypochlorous acid skin care brand
Natural Grocers celebrates Texas Independence Day with a special gift and savings
Natural Grocers will celebrate The Lone Star State's Independence Day by honoring its {N}power members with a freebie and extra savings from Mar. 2–4
Target and Levi’s partnership grows to one thousand stores
Levi’s stands as one of Target’s longest-running national brand partnerships.
Walmart Data Ventures launches Scintilla In-Store platform
The platform consolidates tools, inventory data, metrics, and tasks into one mobile app for field reps.
Data to decisions in an instant
“When it comes to things like discovery, the consumer will be interacting with an agent that understands their taste preferences and presents the right products to them in a more personalized way.”
AI unleashed: The future of retail
“There’s so much change and dynamic movement right now in the world of search. Retailers really do need to be leaning in on this.”
AI: Five changes to get ready for
Retail managers must quickly develop skills to tackle and capitalize on emerging trends that are rapidly taking hold.
In-store technologies expected to shape retail in 2026
Retailing’s age of artificial intelligence is driven by in-store technologies that help retailers bridge physical and digital worlds to solve problems, boost productivity, and train employees.
Power of Frozen 2026: Category moves from back-up to core
The 2026 Power of Frozen in Retail report shows more consumers are adding frozen foods to meals, valuing their nutrition and waste reduction.
From start to sold: Emily Anne Page on how to build a CPG brand
Industry expert Emily Anne Page says CPG success today depends on more than a strong product idea, arguing that founders must prioritize commercialization, cash flow management and authentic brand building from the outset.
Historic Supreme Court decision ends Trump’s tariffs
Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, stated that the IEEPA does not grant the president authority to impose tariffs. He was joined by three liberal justices and two conservatives, Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett
FMI issues statement on SCOTUS tariffs ruling
“As the implications of this decision become clearer in the coming weeks, we stand ready to work with the Trump administration and policymakers to ensure we continue to have the safest, most abundant and affordable food supply in the world.”
Walgreens to make layoffs
This follows the acquisition of Walgreens by private equity firm Sycamore Partners.