Wegmans and local Rochester organizations honor 9/11 through community meal pack event
Held at the Wegmans Conference Center, the event welcomed more than 400 volunteers who packed healthy, shelf-stable meals for local families in need
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H-E-B honors first responders across Texas
This year, more than 400 H‑E‑B stores and work locations adopted over 1,300 fire, law enforcement, and EMS stations statewide
Circana: Consumers narrow spending to needs and must-haves
August retail sales rose 0.8%, but unit demand fell 1.7% as increasingly selective shoppers focused spending on purchases they deem truly worth it.
Eating healthier is easier with peak-season produce at Kroger
"Peak-season produce is naturally higher in fiber, vitamins and antioxidants – and because it's so fresh, it's easy to enjoy."
Irgang Group announces new leases for retail properties, as well as update on mixed-use building in New York
Paris Baguette, Nothing Bundt Cakes to follow newly opened Angie's Prime Grill at the recently acquired Gilbert Gateway Towne Center in metro Phoenix
Walmart expands restaurant delivery with Papa John’s
Walmart is expanding restaurant delivery to thousands of Papa John’s locations as it competes for more of consumers’ on-demand spending.
Whole Foods Market to invest $230M in pay, benefits for U.S. team members
The investment includes wage increases for hourly store employees, broader health care coverage and access to several Amazon employee benefits beginning in 2027.
FMI releases statement on August 2026 CPI Food Price numbers
“The August CPI numbers bring some modest relief for grocery shoppers,” FMI said.
Target touts suite of AI-powered shopping features
Retailer cites bigger orders, faster checkout from recent enhancements to its app.
Kroger posts higher Q2 sales, EPS growth
Foran said improving sales momentum remains a top priority, adding that he remains confident in the company's strategy to become "America's favorite grocer."
Burlington Stores relocating to Philadelphia
Fast-growing specialty retailer says it has outgrown its headquarters in New Jersey.
Food Insecurity: The 15th METRO Shared Kitchen Opens at Sun Youth
The Shared Kitchen will primarily respond to the needs of individuals and families supported by Sun Youth
Returns policies drive shoppers away from retailers
New research from Loop shows that return policies increasingly determine where Americans shop, while fraud and abuse add pressure on retailers.
Dollar General Foundation awards $4.1 Million for youth literacy
“When students have access to books, technology and educational resources, they gain tools that can support their learning for years to come.”
DoorDash adds SKIMS to growing retail lineup
“DoorDash was built on one idea: you should be able to get everything you need in your neighborhood, right now,” said Shanna Prevé, chief revenue officer at DoorDash.
Instacart launches Clementine AI shopping assistant
Instacart is expanding its AI strategy with a consumer shopping assistant and new Cart Assistant deployments with retailers.