Sam’s Club advances retail media with “Retail Experience Network”
Executives said the model reflects growing advertiser demand for accountability and performance beyond impressions.
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Walmart upgrading over 650 stores, opening new locations
The retailer is focusing on modernizing layouts, expanding digital pickup/delivery, and updating pharmacies.
Whole Foods Market in Los Gatos, Calif., now open
The new store is almost double the size of the previous location, with expanded departments, a coffee and juice bar, more seating areas and a larger, dedicated parking lot for customers
Aldi testing new store format in Florida
Developed with Landini Associates, the model will undergo further testing and rollouts across the U.S.
Wegmans releases 2025 Impact Report
From supporting hometown initiatives and feeding local families to fostering an inclusive workplace and advancing zero waste efforts, Wegmans continued to make a difference in 2025
Target celebrates 30 years of Pokémon with exclusive, limited-time collection
The collection features more than 100 items spanning apparel, accessories, home goods, food and beverage, and more, designed for Pokémon fans of every generation.
Walmart launches Upstream Facility Services
Retail giant leverages scale and in-house expertise to offer nationwide facility services for multi-location operators.
Private label enters new phase
Walmart is the latest retailer to revamp its private brand strategy, joining a growing wave of updates across the industry as companies invest in design, product standards and differentiation to compete beyond price.
NYC Mayor Mamdani advances city-run grocery stores
The Mayor unveils a five-store plan in East Harlem, using public-sector retail to address rising grocery prices.
Kearney publishes 2026 Beverage Outlook
Consumers are simultaneously trading down for everyday moments and trading up for premium, health-led experiences.
Walmart rolls out modern redesign of Great Value flagship private brand
First major refresh in more than a decade enhances shoppability while maintaining the same trusted products at every day low prices
Albertsons posts Q4 results, outlines opioid settlement and dividend hike
“Fiscal 2025 was a year of disciplined execution and resilience,” said Susan Morris, CEO of Albertsons Companies.
Instacart acquisition supports international strategy
Instaleap operates in nearly 30 countries, with a growing presence in Europe and elsewhere.
NRF: Tax refunds help offset gas prices as retail sales grow in March
“Retail sales grew for a sixth consecutive month in March as the first wave of tax refunds offset higher gas prices,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said.
Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches expands in select Whole Foods Market stores, with new format
The rollout includes top-performing flavors such as Cookie Monster, Banana Pudding, Strawberry Shortcake, and Birthday Cake
Dollar General expands AI-powered in-store audio network
New partnership with QSIC establishes one of the nation’s largest in-store audio networks backed by robust, data-driven measurement capabilities.