Marking 100 years of success, Southeastern Grocers ends its centennial year on a high note
Grocer honors 100 years of excellence with more than $2.8 million in community support, industry-leading recognition and a purpose-driven future
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Mastercard SpendingPulse reports 3.9% growth in holiday retail sales, fueled by online shopping
Getting a strong early start, consumers embraced convenience and connection through the season
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Kroger's board of directors approves additional $2.0 billion share repurchase authorization
The company expects to fund share repurchases with cash generated from operations and existing liquidity and remains committed to maintaining its investment-grade credit rating
Fed report: Visa, Mastercard shift more debit fraud to merchants
The updated figures for 2023 show that merchants paid for 49.9% of debit card fraud in 2023 — up from 46.9% in 2021.
CTown Supermarkets celebrates their 50th anniversary with a ‘Surprise & Delight’ initiative
Josh Martinez of iHeartRadio’s Z100 radio station, provided $50 voucher giveaways at six select locations throughout New York City boroughs
Retailers and suppliers prepare for a worsening flu season
Activity is ramping up across most U.S. regions, with spikes in the Northeast and the Mountain West, as the new subclade K variant emerges and may affect population immunity.
Instacart ends item price tests after backlash
Instacart stated it carefully considered customer feedback and admitted that pricing differences for identical items led to confusion and eroded trust.
7-Eleven CEO Joe DePinto to retire after two decades
DePinto said leading the company had been “the honor of my professional life.”
Agentic commerce is coming: why 2026 will redefine how retail operates
Thom Blischok says Predictive AI, autonomous decision-making and experience-led stores are reshaping merchandising, labor, and loyalty as retailers move beyond omnichannel.
PS Seasoning unveils 2026 flavor and consumer trend forecast
PS Seasoning reveals how consumer behavior is shaping flavor demand in 2026
Unilever's top marketing officer is leaving the company
Esi Eggleston Bracey departs in a leadership change.
Google Trends examines wellness trends for 2026
With such terms as “viral diet” and “emotional fitness” gaining more traction, the wellness industry is becoming more polarised than ever.
CRN finalizes 2026 board as industry preps for regulatory scrutiny
The Council for Responsible Nutrition announced new and returning Board members to address ongoing pressures.
Gen AI a decision accelerator, but intent to buy through platforms is low
Gen AI platforms are quickly becoming a starting point for shopping.
ARKO files for IPO of fuel distribution subsidiary
The subsidiary would handle the wholesale distribution of motor fuels to almost all of ARKO’s convenience stores that sell fuel.