Loblaw tops Q2 estimates as Canadians flock to local and discount brands
Analysts observe increasing consumer interest in value-based and local products, driven by the “Buy Canadian” movement.
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RealClearPolitics’ Carl Cannon Slated for NACDS-PAC Event at 2025 Total Store Expo
Cannon brings more than forty years of journalistic excellence to the stage, having reported on every presidential campaign and major political convention since 1984.
Consumer Edge: Tariffs and interest rates are changing spending habits
Consumers have altered their spending behavior in response to these pressures, signaling a widespread realignment in how and where they shop.
CVS Health opens a Workforce Innovation and Talent Center in Columbus, Ohio
The new facility at Rosewind Community Center offers free workforce training and access to health services.
SQFI names Brian Updegraff director of financial planning and analysis
Updegraff will collaborate with SQFI’s Arlington-based team to develop and implement financial strategies that support the organization’s global food safety mission.
Star-studded New York City event highlights CeraVe’s 20-year rise in skincare
“CeraVe’s journey began and continues with dermatologists, ensuring superior skin health for all.”
PepsiCo to rebrand Lay’s, Tostitos
The move comes as Health Secretary RFK Jr. and the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement are pressuring food manufacturers to eliminate synthetic additives and promote “whole food” diets.
Walmart steps up efforts to combat counterfeits and bolster trust in its online marketplace
The retailer says it is backing federal legislation, including the INFORM Consumers Act and the proposed SHOP SAFE and Combating Organized Retail Crime acts.
M&M’S taps into nostalgia with PB&J Lunch Giveaway featuring new candy flavor
“Fun is what makes M&M’S such a beloved brand, and sometimes that means taking a trip down memory lane.”
George Vincent named Kroger secretary and general counsel
Vincent has counseled national and international businesses on strategic growth and is a well-regarded leader in the legal community.
PLMA reports that store brand sales outpaced national brands in first half of 2025
PLMA projects that total store brand sales will approach $277 billion in 2025, up from a record $271 billion in 2024.
Natural Choice Foods wins FMI’s 2025 Food Safety Innovation Award
“Natural Choice Foods is transforming how the industry views food waste,” said Ashley Eisenbeiser, Vice President of Food and Product Safety Programs at FMI.
Coca-Cola to launch a U.S. version made with cane sugar
The announcement came about a week after President Donald Trump had said the company had “agreed” to use cane sugar in its beverages.
Wawa expands EV charging through Ionna partnership
First “Rechargery” site launches in Florida as part of Ionna’s largest EV deal to date.
Convenience retailers are rapidly closing the digital gap says Circana’s David Portalatin
From sales slump to digital surge: Convenience retail’s wake-up call.