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
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The decline shows how retailers are managing labor costs amid tariffs, inflation, and automation investments.
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CRN emphasized that the ruling does not address the merits of its First Amendment claims.
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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.
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire
John Furner will succeed Doug McMillon as president and CEO, marking a significant leadership change at the world’s largest retailer.
People Who Made a Difference: Liz Buchanan, President, North America, NielsenIQ
"We need to simplify access and create the types of activation that are going to be efficient. This is where NielsenIQ can play such a big role — creating the signals that are going to be the most meaningful for each use case.”
People Who Made a Difference: Darren Caudill, Chief Sales Officer at Wakefern Food Corp.
Caudill has over four decades of experience working in both grocery wholesale and retail
People Who Made a Difference: Amanda Coussoule, Chief Customer Officer, Kenvue
‘Our job is to be clear in our goals but flexible in how we reach them.’
People Who Made a Difference: Zach Dennett, Vice President of Merchandising, CVS Health
Building on CVS’ expertise in health care, Dennett is focused on educating consumers about options in the over-the-counter and nutritional supplements aisles.
People Who Made a Difference: Tonya Douglas Senior VP, Omnichannel Merchandising, and Chief Merchant, Giant Food
‘The most successful partnerships are based on shared goals and customer centricity. ’
People Who Made a Difference: Derek Gaskins, Head of Guest Experience, bp
‘I have always believed that everything begins with the guest.’
People Who Made a Difference: Renee Guthrie, lead pulmonary and transplant pharmacist at Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy
She forms personal connections with her patients by offering tailored education, in-depth consultations and hands-on support with new medications, including injection training and side effect management
People Who Made a Difference: Jim Kirby, Chief Commercial Officer at Kroger Health
As much as Kroger has played a leading role in Nourishing Change, Kirby stresses that the movement extends well beyond one company
People Who Made a Difference: Isaac Shapiro, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Cleanlogic
‘In the 21st century, you have to be thinking about accessibility for all.’