Mastercard SpendingPulse reports 3.9% growth in holiday retail sales, fueled by online shopping
Getting a strong early start, consumers embraced convenience and connection through the season
Retail News
Kroger's board of directors approves additional $2.0 billion share repurchase authorization
The company expects to fund share repurchases with cash generated from operations and existing liquidity and remains committed to maintaining its investment-grade credit rating
CTown Supermarkets celebrates their 50th anniversary with a ‘Surprise & Delight’ initiative
Josh Martinez of iHeartRadio’s Z100 radio station, provided $50 voucher giveaways at six select locations throughout New York City boroughs
Retailers and suppliers prepare for a worsening flu season
Activity is ramping up across most U.S. regions, with spikes in the Northeast and the Mountain West, as the new subclade K variant emerges and may affect population immunity.
Instacart ends item price tests after backlash
Instacart stated it carefully considered customer feedback and admitted that pricing differences for identical items led to confusion and eroded trust.
Natural Grocers expands private label with grass-fed Beef Sticks and Bites
Available exclusively at all 168 Natural Grocers stores, these latest premium additions deliver big flavor and affordability
Southeastern Grocers delivers more than $368,000 to help feed neighbors this holiday season
Grocer helps families unwrap hope and nourishment through community-powered giving campaigns
How Electric Era’s Quincy Lee is reimagining EV charging for retailers
A former SpaceX engineer, Lee views energy infrastructure through the same systems approach that helped launch satellites.
Store Brands Month kicks off January 1
A nationwide campaign highlights the quality, value, and variety of store-brand products, helping shoppers stretch their budgets year-round.
FMI issues statement on November CPI Food Price Numbers
“The CPI numbers released today underscore the continued challenges grocery shoppers must navigate to get the most out of their grocery dollar.“
Merchants call on Fed to implement proposed debit swipe fee cap
Today’s MPC letter said there is no need to wait for court action or for new data.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet raises over $1.3 million for the Marine Toys for Tots Program
Closeout retailer brings holiday joy to families in need at Christmas
FMI: Supermarket pharmacies at risk without PBM reform
FMI members operate approximately 12,000 supermarket pharmacies across the United States.
Acosta Group marks 40-year partnership with MDA
Acosta Group and the Muscular Dystrophy Association mark 40 years of collaboration.
California pear farmers seek relief from surging Argentine imports that undercut U.S. market
“This flood of cheap imports has a devastating impact on California growers." James Christie, president of Bryant Christie Inc.
USPS to let retailers bid for last-mile delivery access in 2026
The Postal Service plans to open access to more than 18,000 local delivery units in early 2026, allowing retailers and other shippers to tap USPS’s last-mile network as Amazon’s delivery contract approaches expiration.