Ahold Delhaize USA to pay $40 million to settle prescription pricing allegations
The Department of Justice announced the settlement. Claims are allegations only; no liability has been determined.
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Natural Grocers celebrates Arkansas Day with a special gift and savings June 15-17
Shoppers will receive a reusable tote bag and a $5-off coupon for in-store purchases
Grocery stores are becoming America's front door to healthcare
Regional supermarket chains push food-as-medicine from concept to aisle reality, as GLP-1 drugs reshape consumer behavior and raise the stakes for in-store health services
RILA says swipe fee settlement fails retailers
RILA said retailers remain burdened by “excessive and ever-increasing” swipe fees and contended that the settlement provides no meaningful relief for merchants.
Dollar General announces 9 officer appointments
Moves span real estate, IT, business intelligence, human resources and store operations.
AI-powered Ask DoorDash aims to transform online grocery shopping
The tool lets customers make shopping carts from recipes or lists, find meals via natural prompts, and get personalized suggestions based on past purchases.
Dollar General donates $250,000 to American Red Cross to celebrate America’s 250th
Organizations commemorate 25 years of partnership.
Natural Grocers celebrates New Mexico Day with a special gift and savings June 14-16
Shoppers with recieve a free Natural Grocers reusable tote bag and a $5-off coupon for in-store purchases
Food Lion launches MVP Savings Spectacular with discounts up to 50%
Food Lion's three-week MVP Savings Spectacular offers loyalty members weekly discounts up to 50% on essentials through June 30.
Walmart to launch weeklong Deals event June 22
Walmart will hold its annual Walmart Deals event June 22-28, featuring thousands of discounts across key categories and introducing early access to select hot Deal drops for eligible Walmart+ members.
GLP-1 boom raises whey protein prices with challenging retailers
For mass retailers, grocers and convenience store operators, the whey protein shortage underscores the growing influence of GLP-1 medications on consumer purchasing habits.
FMI: Food prices stabilize, but uncertainty remains
Grocery inflation cooled significantly in May, but FMI warns that drought conditions, fertilizer costs and trade-related expenses could keep pressure on food prices through the summer.
NRF opposes swipe fee settlement
NRF stated the proposed agreement doesn't address retailers' concerns about limited competition in payments and fails to curb rising transaction costs.
NRF: Father’s Day spending to hit all-time high
Online shopping leads purchasing plans, while electronics and personal care gifts post the biggest gains.
Marshall to depart from Sam's Club
Marshall joined Walmart in 2005 as a replenishment trainee and went on to hold several senior roles
Sprouts Farmers Market serves up new coffee partnership with Tampa‑based Buddy Brew Coffee
Ten Buddy Brew cafes to open inside select Sprouts stores across Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida