Webinar: Nonfoods – connecting the dots to the total store
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NRF Chief Economist: Consumer fundamentals remain healthy
“These results show that households are apprehensive and carefully navigating lingering inflation and turmoil related to changing economic policies,“ says NRF's Chief Economist.
PepsiCo to buy poppi
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval. Additional terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Kroger announces new round of layoffs
This marks the grocery giant's second wave of layoffs in less than a month. In February, Kroger also announced reductions in non-store positions across the country.
Ulta Beauty posts strong Q4 results, issues weak guidance for 2025
Despite the positive Q4 performance, Ulta warned of a challenging year ahead, forecasting full-year sales below analysts’ estimates. Profit per share is also expected to be lower than Wall Street’s expectations.
CVS Health becomes first U.S. company to get Menopause-Friendly Accreditation
MiDOViA’s Menopause Friendly Accreditation recognizes organizations making impactful changes in menopause care beyond just awareness.
Dollar General says its core customers are struggling to make ends meet
DG's Q4 profits hurt by portfolio review, store closings.
Amazon restructures grocery business and lays off employees
Amazon's physical retail operations have faced challenges in recent years. Due to economic headwinds, Amazon Fresh paused the expansion of new locations in 2023.
U.S. online spending to exceed $2 trillion by 2029
The rapid rise in online consumer spending is outpacing growth in the media and entertainment sector.
FTC withdraws request for delay in Amazon antitrust trial
FTC attorney Jonathan Cohen retracted his previous statement in a letter to U.S. District Judge John Chun in Seattle.
FMI applauds reintroduction of bipartisan PBM reform act
In a statement, FMI highlighted the essential role of supermarket pharmacies and the damaging impact of PBM practices on pharmacy viability.
Senators join on bipartisan bill to curb PBM price abuse
The Protecting Pharmacies in Medicaid Act will require Medicaid’s payments to PBMs to be passed directly to pharmacies, excluding administrative fees.
Video Forum: Pat Posey, WAFC
In this week’s Video Forum, Pat Posey, COO of the Western Association of Food Chains, previews WAFC’s upcoming convention and discusses its primary mission.
FTC requests delay of Amazon antitrust trial
“We have lost employees in the agency, in our division, and on our case team,“ FTC attorney Jonathan Cohen stated.
RILA: Trade policies must protect consumers, not inflate prices
“We urge extreme caution in the use of tariffs to address unfair trade barriers to ensure that household budgets are not further squeezed by cost increases,” RILA said.