Costco and Affirm partner to offer flexible payment options
The deal makes Costco one of the latest major retailers to lean into BNPL services as inflation continues to pinch household budgets and credit card interest rates remain elevated.
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Littler report: Immigration and DEI major concerns for retailers in 2025
Retailers face evolving compliance challenges amid shifting regulations and rising legal concerns.
U.S. and China to slash tariffs for 90 days in major trade breakthrough
The United States and China have agreed to temporarily cut reciprocal tariffs.
U.S. retail imports to decline sharply as Trump tariffs hit supply chain
The latest Global Port Tracker projections signal a sharp shift in retail logistics, with importers pulling back amid rising costs and growing uncertainty.
Rite Aid seeks buyers amid store closures
Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy protection earlier in the month for the second time in less than two years.
NFRA Study: Social media and in-store promotions key to frozen food discovery
TikTok trends and endcap displays alike are reshaping how Gen Z and Millennials discover frozen foods in 2025.
Walmart and Alquist complete 3D concrete printed Alabama supercenter expansion
The walls supporting the 5,000-square-foot pickup expansion were completed in one week.
Meijer opens new supercenters in Austintown, Medina, and Richmond Heights
Meijer supercenters feature full-service pharmacies and general merchandise, including baby and pet departments, apparel, beauty care, floral departments, and garden centers.
New Amazon Gen AI tool helps sellers automatically optimize listings
With the new tool, sellers can now seamlessly update existing listings by receiving AI-generated suggestions.
Dollar General Literacy Foundation announces record one-day donation
The funding is expected to impact the lives of approximately 1.3 million individuals.
Instacart CEO stepping down
Simo will remain in her current position at Instacart for the next few months to facilitate a smooth transition.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Sales rise in April as consumers buy products to avoid tariffs
April sales were up in eight out of nine categories on a yearly basis, led by digital products, electronics and appliance stores, and grocery and beverage stores.
CMX aligns with IAB in-store guidelines to help elevate how shoppers connect with brands
CMX is providing advertiser partners with rare in-store media performance, including attributed sales, incremental sales lift, ROAS, and new-to-brand buyers.
FMI unveils 2025 grocery trends: Tariffs, tradeoffs & SNAP’s future
70% of Americans are very worried about rising grocery prices, and 78% are concerned about tariffs affecting the cost of imported foods.
Study: Retailers need to invest in more in-store technology
New research by RSR, sponsored by Jumpmind, finds 65% of retailers say their current store technology can’t support the modern shopping experience consumers crave.
NRF economist: Tariffs haven’t sparked recession, but uncertainty grows
“The possibility of a U.S. recession in the near future has increased due to rising trade tensions and other economic factors, but it hasn’t happened yet,” NRF chief economist Jack Kleinhenz said.