Maverik taps NIQ for customer insights and analytics
Maverik will use NIQ Activate to share point-of-sale and loyalty insights with suppliers for category growth.
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C-stores face mounting pressure from SNAP changes
Convenience retailers face rising costs and complexity from new SNAP stocking rules and state purchase restrictions, prompting calls for more compliance time.
C-stores expand beyond convenience to capture more meal occasions
“Convenience stores have earned an incredibly valuable position with shoppers because they solve real needs quickly, but convenience alone isn’t enough to win every occasion,” said Kathy Risch, Acosta Group.
Utz brings full snack portfolio to NACS Show
New protein snacks, spicy flavors and products from Utz, Zapp’s and Boulder Canyon will be among the offerings featured in Las Vegas.
Mike Wysong in his own words: A look back at MMR and CDR coverage
Here is a look back at some of CDR and MMR’s coverage of Wysong and his views on the future of pharmacy.
Analysis: A new era begins for NACDS under Wysong
Mike Wysong will take the helm of NACDS at a pivotal moment for retail pharmacy, as expanding care delivery, pharmacy economics, and PBM reform shape the association’s next phase.
Wysong is new CEO of NACDS
He will succeed Steve Anderson, who is stepping down at the end of the year after heading the association for two decades.
ShipStation launches Ship with Walmart
Walmart Marketplace sellers can access discounted shipping labels from trusted carriers and access seller protections—all within the ShipStation workflow
TikTok unveils new AI shopping experiences
Part of an agentic commerce push that supports product discovery and frictionless transactions on its platform.
FlavCity Protein line launches nationwide at Walmart, debuts exclusive Blueberry Muffin flavor
Better-for-you protein brand expands retail footprint with nationwide Walmart availability and an exclusive new flavor created for Walmart shoppers
The Winn-Dixie Company toasts to 46 awards for product excellence and community impact
National honors recognize standout products, community initiatives, workplace culture and sustainability
Smartwater expands into sparkling water category with Walmart-exclusive launch
The launch marks smartwater's latest effort to broaden its presence in the premium hydration category
Oasis Dates launches new date brand nationwide to transform the healthy snack industry
The brand launches with a full product portfolio of Medjool dates and innovative functional date snacks, backed by a multi-million-dollar marketing campaign called “Earth’s Most Versatile Fruit™,” now on shelves at Kroger and Sam's Club locations nationwide
Albertsons retail media chief Brian Monahan departs company
Following his departure, the retailer said its retail media division will report directly to chief marketing officer Emily Turner
Kraft Mac & Cheese enters ramen aisle with cheesy twist
Featuring three new varieties, the Best Thing Ever is bringing its signature cheese expertise to one of the fastest-growing ways consumers are eating ramen
Giunta's Meat Farms completes acquisition of King Kullen, ending nearly a century of family ownership
The transaction, first announced in July, closed in early October and includes all 24 King Kullen supermarkets and four Wild by Nature natural foods stores located throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties.