AI-powered Ask DoorDash aims to transform online grocery shopping
The tool lets customers make shopping carts from recipes or lists, find meals via natural prompts, and get personalized suggestions based on past purchases.
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Dollar General donates $250,000 to American Red Cross to celebrate America’s 250th
Organizations commemorate 25 years of partnership.
Natural Grocers celebrates New Mexico Day with a special gift and savings June 14-16
Shoppers with recieve a free Natural Grocers reusable tote bag and a $5-off coupon for in-store purchases
Food Lion launches MVP Savings Spectacular with discounts up to 50%
Food Lion's three-week MVP Savings Spectacular offers loyalty members weekly discounts up to 50% on essentials through June 30.
Walmart to launch weeklong Deals event June 22
Walmart will hold its annual Walmart Deals event June 22-28, featuring thousands of discounts across key categories and introducing early access to select hot Deal drops for eligible Walmart+ members.
GLP-1 boom raises whey protein prices with challenging retailers
For mass retailers, grocers and convenience store operators, the whey protein shortage underscores the growing influence of GLP-1 medications on consumer purchasing habits.
FMI: Food prices stabilize, but uncertainty remains
Grocery inflation cooled significantly in May, but FMI warns that drought conditions, fertilizer costs and trade-related expenses could keep pressure on food prices through the summer.
NRF opposes swipe fee settlement
NRF stated the proposed agreement doesn't address retailers' concerns about limited competition in payments and fails to curb rising transaction costs.
NRF: Father’s Day spending to hit all-time high
Online shopping leads purchasing plans, while electronics and personal care gifts post the biggest gains.
Marshall to depart from Sam's Club
Marshall joined Walmart in 2005 as a replenishment trainee and went on to hold several senior roles
Sprouts Farmers Market serves up new coffee partnership with Tampa‑based Buddy Brew Coffee
Ten Buddy Brew cafes to open inside select Sprouts stores across Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida
Retail sales extend winning streak in May
Retail sales rose for the eighth consecutive month in May as consumers continued spending despite elevated gas prices, tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty.
Liquid Youth expands distribution to Stop & Shop, Hy-Vee, HomeGoods, Schnucks and more
PhD-founded sparkling collagen water brand accelerates national distribution across grocery, natural, and specialty retail
Sprouts Farmers Market opens new location in Paramount, California
From Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7, a variety of activities celebrated the grand opening offering fun for the whole family and will last all weekend long
Kroger offering savings at the pump this summer
Customers can earn 4X Fuel Points** every Friday from June 12 through July 24 and July 1–4
Furner looks to Walmart’s future while honoring its roots
At Walmart’s Associates Week, Chairman Greg Penner honored former CEO Doug McMillon’s legacy and expressed confidence in new CEO John Furner, who addressed over 17,000 associates, outlining his vision for Walmart’s future.