H-E-B providing support for Texas flood relief efforts
The Texas grocery chain has partnered with the Red Cross, local officials, and first responders to distribute water, snacks, and recovery cleaning kits to residents affected by the storm.
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Yesway Launches In-Store Fundraising to Aid Texas Hill Country Flood Victims
Community members, customers, and supplier partners are encouraged to join in-store fundraising efforts through July 31
NRF’s Kleinhenz: Economic growth holding, but tariff impact unclear
”It was difficult to judge how policy changes would impact the economy in early 2025, and it remains so now.”
Walmart, Sam’s Club, and the Walmart Foundation to donate up to $500,000 for Texas flood relief
“Our hearts go out to the families, associates and members affected by this disaster,” said Chris Nicholas, president and CEO, Sam’s Club.
Family Dollar officially separates from Dollar Tree
“This is a defining moment for Family Dollar — a chance to return to our roots, refocus on our unique strengths, and build a future tailored to the communities we proudly serve," said CEO Duncan MacNaughton.
L’Oréal Paris launches AI beauty assistant, Beauty Genius
The new tool leverages advanced generative AI and augmented reality to provide personalized diagnostics, education, and product recommendations.
Dollar General announces 7 Days of Savings offers
The July 6-12 event brings savings on summer and back-to-school items.
SAP: Connected data is the “Secret Sauce” for consumer engagement in CPG
Marketers must move beyond siloed systems and embrace connected data to understand better, engage, and retain consumers says SAP.
Rachel Anderson joins SQFI as VP of Business Development
Anderson will oversee partnerships, market expansion, and engagement to boost SQFI certification's value for stakeholders worldwide.
Nature's Path Organic Foods taps Laura Chamberlain as chief customer officer
In her new role at Nature's Path, she will lead the company's customer strategy across all U.S. channels, with a focus on expanding household penetration, retail partnerships, and accelerating Nature's Path's overall U.S. expansion.
NRF praise final passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act
”Today we want to celebrate Speaker Johnson and Majority Leader Thune for their strong leadership and steadfast commitment to getting President Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ through Congress.”
Instacart unveils Shopper Rewards Card
The card will be rolled out to U.S. shoppers in two phases, starting in October 2025, with full availability following in April 2026.
Target leads U.S. trademark filings as it expands owned brands
Target’s trademark activity underscores the retailer’s strategic investment in owned brands.
2024 was a year of cautious optimism for c-stores, says NACS report
The report aggregates financial, operational, and category-level data from more than 27,000 convenience stores nationwide.
NRF sues to block New York’s algorithmic pricing disclosure law
The Act mandates that retailers place a notice next to any price determined using customer information, stating: “This price was set by an algorithm using your personal data.”
Majors Management acquires 35 c-stores from ACT
Acquisition brings MAPCO's Award-Winning Convenience Experience to Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.