FMI highlights SNAP and WIC funding clarity amid shutdown
USDA confirmed that SNAP recipients can use their unspent October EBT card balances in November.
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Instacart expands tech reach for independent grocers
Independent grocers nationwide are adopting Instacart’s solutions like Caper Carts, FoodStorm, and Storefront Pro to streamline operations and enhance the shopping experience in-store and online.
Pamela Ofri joins UNFI as Chief Brands Officer
A private-label industry veteran, she joins UNFI after over 6 years at Wakefern Food Corp.
Publix VP to retire, three officers promoted
“For our company to have continued success, we need associates who are ready to take the next step in their Publix careers.”
Noah Kahan and Culture Pop Soda partner to celebrate “Refreshingly Real” living
The partnership begins this fall with a social media campaign featuring Kahan’s signature humor and small-town perspective.
NACS show attendance sets new Chicago record
The 2025 NACS Show attracted 25,136 attendees from 73 countries, marking the third consecutive year of record-breaking crowds for the host city.
Amazon expands free food bank delivery program through 2028
This multi-year commitment ensures our more than 40 food bank partners can plan with certainty and invest confidently in their home delivery operations.
Vitamin gummies lead rapid growth in U.S. supplement market
U.S. consumers prefer gummy supplements over pills due to their taste, portability, and ease of use.
Walmart’s annual Thanksgiving meal: Serving 10 people for less than $4.00 per person
Now until December 25, Walmart’s holiday meals can be shopped with a single click online or in stores nationwide.
NACS urges CFPB to finalize strong open banking rule
Trade groups call for clear definitions and fee transparency to protect consumer data rights.
Probiotic demand grows across U.S. retail
Probiotics, once limited to dairy, now energize drinks, snacks, and supplements, fueled by science and growing consumer interest in functional nutrition.
Mars ushers in Halloweekend with new treats
Introducing Hallowmas — a new celebration where spooky meets festive, inspired by TWIX's iconic two-bar, cookie AND candy format.
Toys"R"Us opening new flagship stores and seasonal holiday shops
The new stores and seasonal holiday shops feature an assortment of the season’s most popular brands.
Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Company teams with eGrowcery
Move upgrades their digital shopping platform
MPC backs call for court to uphold ban on swipe fees on sales tax and tips
The law was initially set to take effect this July, but the state legislature postponed it for one year while the lawsuit is pending.
Kearney Consumer Institute finds ‘false calm’ in consumer spending as middle class feels the pinch
“Stability in aggregate is masking stress in practice.”