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“While this forecast is still preliminary, it shows the impact the tariffs and the administration’s trade policy are having on the supply chain.”
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Thousands of Dollar General locations will offer on-demand delivery of food and household staples through Uber Eats starting August 8th.
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The new strategy follows a year-long takeover saga with Couche-Tard, which ended abruptly last month.
FMI applauds federal court ruling on debit card swipe fee cap
“Ensuring a ‘reasonable and proportional debit regulated rate, as required by law, is critically important to keeping prices low for customers in the slim-margined grocery industry.”
Richard Owen to lead Convenience Distribution Association
He will officially become President & CEO on November 7, 2025.
Giant Eagle pharmacy joins Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs retailer network
“Being part of the Cost Plus Drugs network ensures that our services are available to as many people across our communities as possible.”
Wakefern to buy Morton Williams
Wakefern plans to retain the Morton Williams banner and operate the stores through a wholly owned subsidiary.
The now and future of C-stores: A new retail powerhouse emerges
Driven by shifts in consumer behavior, convenience retail is experiencing a renaissance.
NRF applauds court ruling overturning debit card swipe fee cap as too high
"If the Durbin Amendment is to mean anything, it’s that there are specific costs that banks can recover from merchants, and costs that they categorically cannot recover from merchants."
Kimberly-Clark names John Carmichael as president, North America
He will lead Kimberly-Clark's personal care, family care, and professional businesses across the United States and Canada.
JD Sports tops NRF’s 2025 Hot 25 Retailers List as acquisitions drive growth
“The 2025 Hot 25 list represents a range of retailers that have experienced impressive growth over the span of a year.”
H-E-B to open 11th Joe V’s Smart Shop in Houston
The 55,000-square-foot store will offer high-quality, fresh products that H-E-B is known for at even lower prices.
Food Lion Feeds provides 28 million meals with “Summers Without Hunger” campaign
Now in its second year, the summer campaign has delivered more than 64 million meals across Food Lion’s 10-state footprint.
FMI welcomes FDA’s extension of the food traceability rule compliance date
“We fully support efforts to improve traceability throughout the supply chain and are working diligently to do so.”
Nature’s Truth & Natural Vitality launch Gen Z-driven campaign with immersive college tour
Featuring pop-up sampling events, immersive brand experiences, and a full-scale influencer strategy, the campaign marks a bold new direction for the vitamin and supplement category.
The CPG Guys: Ebay's Emily O'Hara and Joan's Lisa Clunie
The CPG Guys are joined by Emily O'Hara, VP and Global Head of Brand and Media at eBay, and Lisa Clunie, co-founder and CEO of the agency Joan.