Kroger to expand e-commerce offerings
Expects to improve e-commerce profitability by approximately $400 million in 2026
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Family Dollar partners with DoorDash to offer delivery from about 7,000 stores nationwide
“At Family Dollar, we’re focused on meeting our customers where they are, offering the value they depend on and the convenience they deserve.”
ALDI to roll out 'A Very ALDI Holiday Pop-Up'
One-day event will spotlight a curated assortment of 400+ holiday food and drink offerings, all available in stores this season at prices worth celebrating
Coffee Chat: Mike Carmody, Advanced Diabetes Supply
Carmody explains how integrating Cardinal Health, CGMs, and changes to Medicare rules are transforming diabetes care and pharmacy workflows.
Walmart unveils deep discounts, faster delivery and a Dr. Seuss twist for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Walmart is betting that a mix of aggressive pricing, speed, and playful storytelling will resonate with consumers.
Americans are poised to spend $127 billion over Thanksgiving weekend, ICSC survey finds
“Consumers are ready to spend, but they expect value from their dollars.”
Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace comes to Bohemia, N.Y.
Known for making fresh mozzarella and selling a variety of brand-name spices and seasonings, this high-end Italian specialty grocer offers a very unique shopping experience
Walmart leads 2025 PLMA Salute to Excellence Awards as store brands gain momentum
“The winners are a testament to the power of store brands in driving business success in all retail formats.”
FMI praises Administration's efforts to reduce tariffs on food products
“FMI is grateful and extremely pleased at President’s Trump’s actions to cut tariffs on a wide swathe of food and agriculture products
A retail tech arms race is imminent
If Walmart, which continues to invest heavily in artificial intelligence and other advanced technology, saw the need to join forces with OpenAI, it’s likely other major retailers that intend to maintain their standing in the marketplace will follow suit.
The transformation of MMR and CDR reflects five seminal industry changes
David Pinto looks at the five major changes in the mass retail market and what we did to reflect those changes
Consumers are resilient, and divided
Across income levels, shoppers are making deliberate trade-offs — trading restaurants for home cooking, premium brands for store brands, and full-price retailers for discount grocers.
Retailers slash holiday hiring plans
The decline shows how retailers are managing labor costs amid tariffs, inflation, and automation investments.
CRN moves ahead after court refuses to halt NY supplement sales law
CRN emphasized that the ruling does not address the merits of its First Amendment claims.
SPAR Group names William Linnane permanent CEO
Linnane said he is honored to lead the team as SPAR advances its strategy to build a leaner and more profitable organization.
People Who Made a Difference: Amiee Bayer-Thomas, Chief Retail Officer, Ulta Beauty
Bayer-Thomas’ ability to anticipate the needs of consumers, coupled with her understanding of what a retailer needs to do to satisfy them, qualifies her as one of MMR’s People Who Made a Difference for 2025.