FMI applauds federal court ruling on debit card swipe fee cap
“Ensuring a ‘reasonable and proportional debit regulated rate, as required by law, is critically important to keeping prices low for customers in the slim-margined grocery industry.”
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Giant Eagle pharmacy joins Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs retailer network
“Being part of the Cost Plus Drugs network ensures that our services are available to as many people across our communities as possible.”
Wakefern to buy Morton Williams
Wakefern plans to retain the Morton Williams banner and operate the stores through a wholly owned subsidiary.
NRF applauds court ruling overturning debit card swipe fee cap as too high
"If the Durbin Amendment is to mean anything, it’s that there are specific costs that banks can recover from merchants, and costs that they categorically cannot recover from merchants."
JD Sports tops NRF’s 2025 Hot 25 Retailers List as acquisitions drive growth
“The 2025 Hot 25 list represents a range of retailers that have experienced impressive growth over the span of a year.”
H-E-B to open 11th Joe V’s Smart Shop in Houston
The 55,000-square-foot store will offer high-quality, fresh products that H-E-B is known for at even lower prices.
Food Lion Feeds provides 28 million meals with “Summers Without Hunger” campaign
Now in its second year, the summer campaign has delivered more than 64 million meals across Food Lion’s 10-state footprint.
FMI welcomes FDA’s extension of the food traceability rule compliance date
“We fully support efforts to improve traceability throughout the supply chain and are working diligently to do so.”
Shopify sees strong demand despite tariffs
The Canadian e-commerce platform said sellers on its marketplace are adapting well to shifting trade policies.
Albertsons joins White House effort to modernize digital health infrastructure
Retailer joins major tech and health care firms to advance digital health ecosystem.
Instacart boosts alcohol retail ad capabilities with Bottlecapps integration
Advertisers using Instacart will soon be able to extend their campaigns to Bottlecapps’ e-commerce storefronts, helping them engage high-intent shoppers and enhance the path to purchase across the alcohol category.
Ahold Delhaize sees strong Q2 U.S. growth
Performance was impacted by the closure of underperforming Stop & Shop stores and lower gasoline sales.
The Vitamin Shoppe appoints Mike Forbes executive vice president, chief strategy officer
Forbes brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the retail and consumer packaged goods sectors.
Unilever’s growth action plan delivers results in first half of 2025
The company’s five business groups all delivered underlying sales growth.
United Natural Foods Taps David Best as President and CEO of Retail
“I’m excited to join UNFI and accelerate the retail business during such a pivotal time for the Company,” Best said.
Soda Health benefit cards now accepted at Publix locations
&more card now accepted at Publix locations across the Southeast.