Walmart grocery penetration hits a record 72%, dunnhumby study finds
"U.S. households are realigning where they shop based on affordability.”
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CAGNY 2026 day one: CPG giants chart course through consumer headwinds
The CPG Guys report live from CAGNY 2026, where the world’s leading CPG companies present strategies, financial outlooks, and innovation roadmaps to the investment community.
Amazon doubles down on Chicago with second big-box store
The proposal is the second Amazon superstore in Chicago suburbs, highlighting the company’s effort to compete with traditional retailers.
Unilever and Google Cloud team to pioneer next generation of consumer goods technologies
Five-year partnership unites Unilever's global brands with Google Cloud's AI to advance cutting-edge technology and agentic commerce.
Dollar General expands private brand portfolio with True Living home fragrance launch
“Our customers want long-lasting fragrance options at price points that fit their everyday budgets.”
Ahold Delhaize USA breaks ground on new $860 million distribution center in Burlington, N.C.
Project marks next step in long-term investment to expand capacity, create jobs and strengthen the East Coast supply chain network
Food Lion Feeds announces North Carolina Collegiate Hunger Challenge Winners
Student leaders collect more than 66,000 pounds to promote nutritional access on campus
FMI releases statement on January CPI food price numbers
“The food industry remains committed to keeping prices as low as possible for households across the country.”
Fresh Thyme Market reaffirms 2026 focus on health, hunger relief, and affordability
The grocer is extending key partnerships, reaffirming the commitment to invest in the well-being of the communities it serves
Save A Lot shows biggest customer satisfaction gain in recent national study
Save A Lot’s score jumped 4% to 78, marking the biggest gain in the supermarket sector year over year
Circana: Retailers and CPG companies face a more fragile consumer in 2026
“I haven't heard one retailer tell me that they had an incredible year." — Marshal Cohen, Circana
Dollar Tree names Jocelyn Konrad EVP, Chief Retail Officer
In her new role, Konrad will focus on delivering what she described as “The X Factor” across Dollar Tree’s national store base.
The Save Mart Companies' CARES Foundation marks 20th anniversary with $825,000 in 2025 Grants
The foundation aims to invest in local partners, respond to community needs, and help families and neighborhoods thrive.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Consumer spending stays strong in January
“Consumers demonstrated continued resilience in January” said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay.
Uber launches AI-powered ‘Cart Assistant’ to streamline Uber Eats grocery shopping
The beta tool simplifies online grocery shopping by letting customers build a cart from typed lists or uploaded images, including handwritten notes or recipe screenshots.
FMI and NIQ to discuss K-shaped economy and the food industry on upcoming webinar
FMI and NIQ will shed light on the K-shaped economic recovery, a phenomenon in which different segments of the economy recover at uneven rates following a downturn.