NRF predicts record number of Thanksgiving weekend shoppers
Katherine Cullen, NRF vice president of industry and consumer insights, said retailers are ready for the surge.
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Walmart to transfer stock exchange listing to Nasdaq
The company said it expects its common stock to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on December 9, 2025, under its current ticker symbol "WMT".
Walmart lifts outlook for year as value offerings and digital growth drive strong third quarter
“We’re gaining market share, improving delivery speed, and managing inventory well."
CVS Pharmacy unveils own brand Joyward
In time for the holidays, customers can now find Joyward at CVS stores and online.
T.J. Maxx parent tops Q3 expectations, raises guidance
Brands 'strongly positioned as gifting destinations' for value-conscious shoppers.
Family Dollar partners with DoorDash to offer delivery from about 7,000 stores nationwide
“At Family Dollar, we’re focused on meeting our customers where they are, offering the value they depend on and the convenience they deserve.”
ALDI to roll out 'A Very ALDI Holiday Pop-Up'
One-day event will spotlight a curated assortment of 400+ holiday food and drink offerings, all available in stores this season at prices worth celebrating
Walmart unveils deep discounts, faster delivery and a Dr. Seuss twist for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Walmart is betting that a mix of aggressive pricing, speed, and playful storytelling will resonate with consumers.
Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace comes to Bohemia, N.Y.
Known for making fresh mozzarella and selling a variety of brand-name spices and seasonings, this high-end Italian specialty grocer offers a very unique shopping experience
FMI praises Administration's efforts to reduce tariffs on food products
“FMI is grateful and extremely pleased at President’s Trump’s actions to cut tariffs on a wide swathe of food and agriculture products
Retailers slash holiday hiring plans
The decline shows how retailers are managing labor costs amid tariffs, inflation, and automation investments.
People Who Made a Difference: Amiee Bayer-Thomas, Chief Retail Officer, Ulta Beauty
Bayer-Thomas’ ability to anticipate the needs of consumers, coupled with her understanding of what a retailer needs to do to satisfy them, qualifies her as one of MMR’s People Who Made a Difference for 2025.
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire
John Furner will succeed Doug McMillon as president and CEO, marking a significant leadership change at the world’s largest retailer.
People Who Made a Difference: Liz Buchanan, President, North America, NielsenIQ
"We need to simplify access and create the types of activation that are going to be efficient. This is where NielsenIQ can play such a big role — creating the signals that are going to be the most meaningful for each use case.”
People Who Made a Difference: Darren Caudill, Chief Sales Officer at Wakefern Food Corp.
Caudill has over four decades of experience working in both grocery wholesale and retail
People Who Made a Difference: Zach Dennett, Vice President of Merchandising, CVS Health
Building on CVS’ expertise in health care, Dennett is focused on educating consumers about options in the over-the-counter and nutritional supplements aisles.