Circana: Passion purchases and priorities drive June retail sales
Industries such as video games, beauty, and toys experienced a noticeable surge, thanks to what Circana calls “passion purchases.”
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Wakefern Food Corp. announces 2026 Local Wellness Supplier Summit
New Jersey-based supermarket cooperative issues open call for wellness-focused foods, beverages and products.
Walmart appoints new AI leaders to drive tech transformation
The appointments signal Walmart’s intent to remain a tech-forward retail leader by investing in AI capabilities.
Loblaw tops Q2 estimates as Canadians flock to local and discount brands
Analysts observe increasing consumer interest in value-based and local products, driven by the “Buy Canadian” movement.
Consumer Edge: Tariffs and interest rates are changing spending habits
Consumers have altered their spending behavior in response to these pressures, signaling a widespread realignment in how and where they shop.
CVS Health opens a Workforce Innovation and Talent Center in Columbus, Ohio
The new facility at Rosewind Community Center offers free workforce training and access to health services.
PepsiCo to rebrand Lay’s, Tostitos
The move comes as Health Secretary RFK Jr. and the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement are pressuring food manufacturers to eliminate synthetic additives and promote “whole food” diets.
Walmart steps up efforts to combat counterfeits and bolster trust in its online marketplace
The retailer says it is backing federal legislation, including the INFORM Consumers Act and the proposed SHOP SAFE and Combating Organized Retail Crime acts.
George Vincent named Kroger secretary and general counsel
Vincent has counseled national and international businesses on strategic growth and is a well-regarded leader in the legal community.
Natural Choice Foods wins FMI’s 2025 Food Safety Innovation Award
“Natural Choice Foods is transforming how the industry views food waste,” said Ashley Eisenbeiser, Vice President of Food and Product Safety Programs at FMI.
Coca-Cola to launch a U.S. version made with cane sugar
The announcement came about a week after President Donald Trump had said the company had “agreed” to use cane sugar in its beverages.
Wawa expands EV charging through Ionna partnership
First “Rechargery” site launches in Florida as part of Ionna’s largest EV deal to date.
Convenience retailers are rapidly closing the digital gap says Circana’s David Portalatin
From sales slump to digital surge: Convenience retail’s wake-up call.
Target launches "Back-to-School-idays" promotion with savings and in-store experiences
“Getting ready for a new school year should be an exciting time for families.”
Inmar and Upshop partner to align retail marketing with real-time shelf availability
Upshop and Inmar Intelligence partner to power smarter, faster retail execution through unified marketing and e-commerce fulfillment capabilities.