NACS requests extension of SNAP stocking comment period
“A short extension would ensure FNS receives thoughtful, data-driven feedback that reflects how these proposed changes would impact stores and the customers who rely on them.”
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Amazon cuts 14,000 corporate jobs as AI reshapes operations
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Amazon prepares for biggest layoffs since 2022
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NACS urges caution on federal policy tied to ‘ultra-processed foods’
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Murphy USA CFO steps down; Donald R. Smith Jr. is interim successor
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The CPG Guys: Walmart’s Dave Glick
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