Global Port Tracker predicts steeper import decline into 2026
“We are seeing the results of the tariffs in weakening cargo demand going forward from the fourth quarter of this year and likely into the first half of next year.”
Retail News
Instacart launches first instant checkout app for ChatGPT
Consumers can now shop from more than 1,800 retailers directly within ChatGPT via a fully integrated Instacart app commerce experience.
Facts up Front, SmartLabel gain recognition as transparency efforts grow
According to research from the Consumer Brands Association, 90% of Americans recognize Facts Up Front, and 22 million SmartLabel scans occur each year.
RetailNext: Black Friday weekend traffic drops
Marking a soft Black Friday weekend, it shows how inflation, weather, and prolonged discounts are changing holiday shopping habits.
Focal Systems addresses grocery shrink
Theft Spotter alerts food retailers when specific items are stolen.
Dollar Tree delivers record Halloween and strong Q3 sales powered by its multi-price strategy
Retailer raises full-year guidance as shoppers respond to broader assortment and value focus
Instacart sues NYC over grocery-delivery law
“The City is picking winners and losers,” Instacart said.
Walmart opens second milk processing facility
The plant opening marks a key step in Walmart’s goal to provide affordable, high-quality milk and establish an end-to-end supply chain.
NRF: 203 million shoppers over Thanksgiving weekend
With the 2025 holiday shopping season at the mid-point, total sales are on track to top $1 trillion.
Amazon testing deliveries in 30 minutes in parts of Seattle and Philadelphia
Thousands of everyday household essentials and fresh grocery items can now arrive at customers' doorsteps in minutes.
FreshDirect report looks at what consumers will be buying and eating in 2026
Leading online grocer unveils the top food trend predictions for the year ahead, with a focus on international flavors and US-grown products
Pricer strengthens market position in the U.S. grocery sector
The deal makes Pricer the preferred provider of solutions for electronic shelf labels for Merchants Distributors, a leading wholesale grocery store distributor in the United States
Walmart transforms holiday shopping with historic Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings
Shoppers nationwide turned to the retailer for unbeatable deals on electronics to fashion and lightning-fast delivery in as soon as 10 minutes.
Unwrap exclusive deals during Kroger’s 12 Merry Days savings event
Starting December 3, clip a hot new deal each day.
CBA launches National Consumer Transparency Week
The initiative highlights the CPG sector’s ongoing efforts to offer shoppers clearer information about the products they use every day.
Season Health and Albertsons Cos. unveil Community Supports service in California
Eligible Medi-Cal members in Contra Costa County can now receive medically tailored grocery bundles from Safeway stores.