Sheetz named Convenience Retailer of the Year
What makes Sheetz unique isn’t just its size, but its deliberate approach to retail execution
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CVS Pharmacy named Drug Retailer of the Year
CVS Health is arguably single-handedly reaffirming the community pharmacy’s elevated status
Private label sales in the U.S. reached $282.8 billion in 2025
PLMA releases year-end data as industry celebrates Store Brands Month
Kroger breaks ground on massive Crawfordsville store project
The contractors and Kroger engineers plan to open the new Marketplace in about one year
Five forces recasting grocery and mass retail
The retail media narrative shifts from on-site ads to in-journey influence — with the store as the anchor asset
2026 Forecast: Grocers are resilient amid disruption
Chains boost store brands, while health care priorities reshape core categories
Food Lion expands footprint to Greater Pontiac, S.C.
New location highlights commitment to making grocery shopping easy, fresh and affordable for neighbors
Video Forum: Ellen Kelsay, Business Group on Health
Examining health care through the lens of employers.
ROFDA launches national merchandising events for independent grocers
“This initiative brings a true national footprint to market that enables manufacturers to engage more efficiently while driving unique value for the retailers we all support.”
Acosta Group, CommerceIQ partner on intelligent commerce
Under the partnership, Acosta Group’s Connected Commerce team will deploy CommerceIQ’s retail AI platform across sales, media, and content workflows.
Meijer expands health care offerings with new virtual service
Midwest retailer continues to provide healthcare solutions that fit seamlessly into customers' lives
Julie Barber named chief merchant at Walmart U.S.
Barber brings extensive experience to her new role, with success in financial services, health and wellness, and general merchandise.
Circana: December retail sales reinforce the 2025 spending plateau
Overall, retail closed 2025 with 2% dollar growth and flat unit demand across all three segments.
Del Monte Foods announces successful bidders in court-supervised auction process
Asset purchase agreements reached across all Del Monte Foods business segments, including Vegetable, Fruit, Tomato, and Broth & Stock businesses
Circle K makes Texas c-store first with THC beverages
The launch signifies a significant expansion of functional and alcohol-alternative beverages in the c-store channel.
Walmart announces leadership changes
“These internal promotions reflect our culture of opportunity and the depth of our leadership bench.“