Consumer spending drives U.S. economy to fastest growth in two years
The labor market, meanwhile, has slowed considerably.
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CVS Health steps up to support communities ahead of major winter storm
Pharmacy patients encouraged to pick up prescriptions before conditions deteriorate
Smithfield Foods to buy iconic hot dog brand Nathan’s Famous
Under the deal, Smithfield will acquire all outstanding shares of Nathan’s Famous for $102.00 per share in cash, valuing the company at approximately $450 million
Walmart's new initiative brings clinical research closer to home
This spring, WHRI, in partnership with Care Access, an independent clinical research organization, will open research sites in three former Walmart Health centers and one rural Walmart store
GIANT dietitians unveil new Talk & Tours
Free, monthly sessions help customers shop with confidence
Southeastern Grocers rebrands as The Winn-Dixie Company
“This is a defining moment, more than a name change. It proudly declares who we are and where we’re headed,” said Anthony Hucker, chairman and CEO of The Winn-Dixie Company.
Doug McMillon receives MMR Lifetime Achievement Award
From the moment he took the reins at Walmart in 2014, he made it clear that change would be urgent and relentless.
Joel Rampoldt steps down as Lidl CEO
The leadership change comes as Lidl continues to struggle to gain consistent traction in the highly competitive U.S. grocery market.
Ulta Beauty is Specialty Retailer of the Year
‘We are intensely focused on strengthening and modernizing our full low-to-luxury assortment.’
Dollar General is Mass Retailer of the Year
The foundation of the retailer’s resurgence lies in the unglamorous but essential work of fixing stores, cleaning aisles and ensuring shelves are stocked.
Aldi is the Grocer of the Year
The retailer is reinforcing its role as a leading player in the evolving grocery landscape
Sprouts Farmers Market named Specialty Grocer of the Year
The retailer is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural, and organic foods
Sheetz named Convenience Retailer of the Year
What makes Sheetz unique isn’t just its size, but its deliberate approach to retail execution
CVS Pharmacy named Drug Retailer of the Year
CVS Health is arguably single-handedly reaffirming the community pharmacy’s elevated status
Five forces recasting grocery and mass retail
The retail media narrative shifts from on-site ads to in-journey influence — with the store as the anchor asset
2026 Forecast: Grocers are resilient amid disruption
Chains boost store brands, while health care priorities reshape core categories