RILA and Optera release DPED v2 to enhance product emissions transparency
Updates enable retailers and industry leaders to more accurately and consistently measure and communicate direct-use product emissions.
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Mars to finalize Kellanova acquisition this week
Mars gets final approval for kellanova acquisition, clearing the path for the industry’s biggest packaged-food merger in ten years.
Vallarta Supermarkets marks 40 years with expansion and philanthropy
Founded in 1985 as a single carnicería in Van Nuys, Vallarta has expanded to 63 stores across California while remaining family-owned.
Numerator shows how emerging brands can win retail space
Emerging brands leveraging behavioral data to quantify shoppers, identify leakage, and address growth gaps are best positioned for success.
Video Forum: Nicholas Hall, Nicholas Hall Group of Companies, Part 1
Charting the trajectory of self-care.
The Giant Company aims to open new Glen Mills store
Construction is scheduled to begin next year, subject to obtaining the necessary permits and approvals
Amazon negotiates with USPS as delivery contract end nears
Amazon’s contract with USPS expires in October 2026.
Global Port Tracker predicts steeper import decline into 2026
“We are seeing the results of the tariffs in weakening cargo demand going forward from the fourth quarter of this year and likely into the first half of next year.”
Little General Stores expands in West Virginia with five U-SAVE store acquisitions
The company stated that the expansion shows its ongoing commitment to providing accessible, reliable services across the Mountain State.
Instacart launches first instant checkout app for ChatGPT
Consumers can now shop from more than 1,800 retailers directly within ChatGPT via a fully integrated Instacart app commerce experience.
The CPG Guys: 2025 Review and 2026 Predictions
With NielsenIQ’s Sherry Frey, Anna Mayo, Chris Costagli & Andrea Binder.
RangeMe Top Brands: General Merchandise
Learn about the RangeMe Top 50 General Merchandise brands and more at RangeMe.com.
RXBAR goes beyond the bar with new Protein Energy Bites
A craveable, bite-sized innovation delivering protein, fiber, and fueling energy — now available nationwide.
SpartanNash celebrates expansion of Supermercado Nuestra Familia banner
The grand opening event featured a live performance from a local mariachi band and dance group, kid-friendly activities, sampling and swag giveaways
Retailers should matter to legislators
Two issues in particular — credit card “swipe fees” and organized retail crime (ORC) — illustrate how slow congressional action and regulatory inertia are costing businesses and consumers alike.
Health care’s cost is unsustainable
Businesses’ cost concerns and the profitability struggles of providers point to the urgent need for reform.