Wegmans releases 2025 Impact Report
From supporting hometown initiatives and feeding local families to fostering an inclusive workplace and advancing zero waste efforts, Wegmans continued to make a difference in 2025
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Target celebrates 30 years of Pokémon with exclusive, limited-time collection
The collection features more than 100 items spanning apparel, accessories, home goods, food and beverage, and more, designed for Pokémon fans of every generation.
Walmart launches Upstream Facility Services
Retail giant leverages scale and in-house expertise to offer nationwide facility services for multi-location operators.
Private label enters new phase
Walmart is the latest retailer to revamp its private brand strategy, joining a growing wave of updates across the industry as companies invest in design, product standards and differentiation to compete beyond price.
NYC Mayor Mamdani advances city-run grocery stores
The Mayor unveils a five-store plan in East Harlem, using public-sector retail to address rising grocery prices.
Kearney publishes 2026 Beverage Outlook
Consumers are simultaneously trading down for everyday moments and trading up for premium, health-led experiences.
Walmart rolls out modern redesign of Great Value flagship private brand
First major refresh in more than a decade enhances shoppability while maintaining the same trusted products at every day low prices
Albertsons posts Q4 results, outlines opioid settlement and dividend hike
“Fiscal 2025 was a year of disciplined execution and resilience,” said Susan Morris, CEO of Albertsons Companies.
Instacart acquisition supports international strategy
Instaleap operates in nearly 30 countries, with a growing presence in Europe and elsewhere.
NRF: Tax refunds help offset gas prices as retail sales grow in March
“Retail sales grew for a sixth consecutive month in March as the first wave of tax refunds offset higher gas prices,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said.
Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches expands in select Whole Foods Market stores, with new format
The rollout includes top-performing flavors such as Cookie Monster, Banana Pudding, Strawberry Shortcake, and Birthday Cake
2026 Supermarket Trends: From AI operations to personalized wellness
Grocery stores are evolving into high-efficiency distribution hubs
Dollar General expands AI-powered in-store audio network
New partnership with QSIC establishes one of the nation’s largest in-store audio networks backed by robust, data-driven measurement capabilities.
GIANT and MARTIN’S Feeding School Kids Initiative raises $1.2M to fight food insecurity in local schools
“Thanks to the continued support of our customers and team members, we have now raised nearly $10 million to help local public schools make a difference in their hunger relief programs.”
Tickets now available for 2026 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give
Award-winning J. Brewer's | Frederik's and newly expanded Kraft Heinz Pavilion continue to be fan favorites with proceeds going to the Meijer Simply Give hunger relief program
Hy-Vee CEO shares tribute to Donna Tweeten
Tweeten, Hy-Vee’s first female president, was a central figure in shaping the retailer’s brand and national profile over a career spanning more than four decades.